10 Effective Tips to Overcome Narcissism

Narcissist ~ a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves

The word narcissist is trendy in today’s culture. It is used often, but do you know what it means or how to spot one? We actually might be one and not even recognize it? I have compiled a list of a few behaviors that will help pinpoint our fellow narcissists. These behaviors also help us recognize those traits in ourselves. This way, we can reduce these behaviors.

• Traits of narcissistic behaviors
  • Sense of entitlement ~ A common sign of people with narcissism is the belief they are superior to others. They think they deserve special treatment.
  • Manipulative behavior ~ At first, a narcissist will try to please you. They will aim to impress you. Nevertheless, their own needs will eventually always come first.
  • Lack of empathy ~ Narcissists are often unwilling or can’t empathize with others. This makes it difficult for them to take responsibility for their own behavior.
  • Need for admiration ~ Narcissists has a constant need for praise or admiration. They need to feel validated by others and often brag about themselves.
  • Arrogance ~ People with narcissistic behavior already see themselves as superior to others. They become rude or abusive when they do not get the treatment they think they deserve. While they hold themselves superior, they speak or act rudely towards those they consider inferior.

The narcissist will challenge anything that is not about themselves. We all have some of these traits to different degrees, which is almost hard to avoid in this selfie culture. The world is all about me, myself, and I. It is hard to get away from that. Yet, you can try several ways to overcome this domineering trait. It shows itself in all things popular culture.

• 10 tips on how to stop being a narcissist
  • Accept your flaws
  • Heal your past
  • Accept people as they are
  • Embrace empathy
  • Invite criticism
  • Laugh at your mistakes
  • Show true interest in others
  • Pay attention to details
  • Listen to others and actually hear them
  • Learn to love

If you don’t heal what hurt you, you will bleed all over those who didn’t cut you.

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