Instead of just writing them off, take note of those individuals that annoy you. They may be the key to a greater understanding of the neglected parts of yourself.
Perhaps a selfish friend is a reminder that you need to focus on self-care or someone who doesn’t have empathy is a reminder that you need to have more compassion for yourself.
If you use people as mirrors, you will eventually loosen the hold these people have on you. Whether or not you decide to keep him or her in your life, viewing them this way will have a transformative affect on how you see others and yourself.
How Childhood Emotional Neglect Makes Adult Life Feel Meaningless
(Childhood Emotional Neglect) – You struggle with finding meaning in your life. Could this explain why?
The Psychology of a Hug
(Psychoanalysis Now) – There’s one thing you can do to prevent illness during cold and flu season and minimize symptoms of mental illness like depression. Read the benefits of hugging here.
Confessions of an Ex-Narcissist
(Narcissism Meets Normalcy) – Growing up with a narcissistic parent teaches you a lot of things. As Lenora shares, it taught her how to become a narcissist and how to have empathy for one.
Where Does Personality End and Bipolar Disorder Begin?
(Bipolar Laid Bare) – In this post, LaRae asks and attempts to answer the following question: “Is your bad attitude due to your symptoms or are you just a jerk?”
Beyond Weight and Thinness: Exploring What You Really Want
(Weightless) – Did you ever pause to wonder why you obsess over your weight? Instead of waiting for life to happen when you’re thin, reclaim your life by reflecting on what you want and deserve right now.
from World of Psychology http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/03/01/best-of-our-blogs-march-1-2016/
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