Self Care isn't Narcissism. What's The Difference Between Confidence, Ego, and Narcissism? A Guide for HSP's

Emotional Badass

Nikki Eisenhauer

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.8 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2018

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Diving deep into the realms of narcissism, self-care, and mental health, this guide is tailored for Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) seeking clarity on confidence and ego. Understand the fine line where self-assurance meets self-importance and how these traits blend into narcissistic behaviors. For HSPs, distinguishing these elements is crucial in maintaining mental health and developing effective self-care strategies. The episode addresses the prevalence of narcissism and its impact, offering personal insights and psychological expertise to help HSPs navigate their sensitivities without compromising their well-being. Learn practical steps to bolster your self-esteem, manage interactions with narcissistic individuals, and embrace a lifestyle that prioritizes mental health and self-care. We explore patterns for HSPs and Trauma Survivors and the importance of embracing self reliance and boundaries. Resources: Download the free Morning Routine PDF to learn our techniques to help conquer your day! https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning-routine Community & Exclusive Bonus Episodes & Video: https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off Brain.FM: CODE: Emotionalbadass for 20% off and a free month Join our newsletter for weekly wellness emails where we share mental health tips, announcements, discount codes, and highlight past episodes: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter Check out our Guided Meditations narrated by Nikki available for sale: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emotionalbadass Thank you for supporting this show by supporting our sponsors: https://www.emotionalbadass.com/sponsors Advertising: Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:16.0	At a time when change is constant and we are pulled in far too many directions, we need a way to stay present to life and to increase our ability to remain calm, think clearly, and maintain our well-being. Many studies indicate mindfulness improves our mental, emotional, and physical health.
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0:34.8	experts in the fields of mental health and mindfulness. The world truly can be a
0:40.5	better place. It all starts with a mindful moment.
0:45.4	Hello and welcome to Emotional Bad-ass, where Moxie meets Mindful.
0:51.7	I'm Nicky Eisenhower, life coach and psychotherapist and on today's show
0:56.4	we are going to break down confidence, ego, and narcissism. Hi everybody I want to thank Crystal for this show topic
1:26.4	suggestion if you would like to participate in creating and influencing the show
1:32.1	come find us at patreon.com backslash emotional
1:36.1	badass this was a great question that a lot of highly sensitive people and a lot of
1:42.2	people recovering from difficult
1:44.1	childhoods struggle with. Let's break down confidence ego and narcissism.
1:50.3	Confidence is defined as a feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something.
1:59.0	It's self assurance. That's confidence. Let's define ego. Ego is a person's sense of
2:06.8	self-esteem or self-importance. And I think that's where we get mixed up.
2:13.4	If confidence is I'm self-assured, I'm assured of myself.
2:19.6	And the ego starts to become about self-important
2:23.0	that's where we start to lean more towards
2:26.8	that narcissistic dynamic.
2:29.1	Narcissism is in general because I don't want to get into
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