Best of Our Blogs: July 18, 2017

How do you prepare for difficult situations? Whether an upcoming test, presentation or event with a toxic family member, we usually avoid thinking about it. But preparing can mean the difference between leaving the situation victorious or feeling like a victim and failure. Don’t wait for your next uncomfortable event to prepare. You can start with small tasks and gradually increase the difficulty. Small exercise sessions can eventually lead to overcoming bigger obstacles. If you have an upcoming event with a toxic relative, for example, rehearse what to say and how to protect yourself first with a loved one, and then with a toxic co-worker. Working your way up from what you initially perceived as impossible will eventually lead you to what’s possible. 3 Sneaky Techniques Covert Narcissists Use to Disarm and Demean You (Recovering from a Narcissist) – See which manipulative tactics that seemingly innocent and humble narcissist is using on you. What No One Ever Told You About Sex Addiction (Childhood Emotional Neglect) – It’s the addiction you’re vulnerable to if you’ve been neglected as a child. 10 Hidden Ways a Group Abuses an Individual (The Exhausted Woman) – Group abuse looks different than individual abuse. Here are the ways your family, workplace or even your church are hurting you. I Was Complicit in My Own Narcissistic Abuse (Narcissism Meets Normalcy) – It’s the reason why you continue to abuse yourself even...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Best of Our Blogs Source Type: blogs