Ep 159: Narcissism

A Little Clarity on a Big Word

Summary

  • Narcissism is used casually to mean different things.
    • One way to look at it: Emotional space.
  • What I learned about reading and dealing with narcissism.
  • The definition of narcissism.
    • Excluding medical health professionals diagnosis.
    • Narcissism in children.
    • Emotional space, lack of self-awareness and curiousity.
  • Narcissistic behaviours versus narcissistic standpoint.
    • At given moments (like life changing events), we can behave narcissistically.
  • Dealing with narcissistic standpoints, a two tips to handle situations.
    • Establishing time boundaries with people who take up emotional space.
    • What to do not to raise narcissistic children.

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