Projection is a common bias that we all fall victim to at times. It’s the opposite of empathy – it’s when we take what’s going on inside our own minds and mistakenly assume that’s what other people think as well….
One-upmanship is the habit of always trying to “one up” people’s stories and accomplishments. Do you know someone like this? Here’s why it can become an unhealthy pattern that ultimately hurts our relationships….
Do you have an “imaginary audience” that is always following you around and judging you? This feeling that we are always being watched can become a great source of social anxiety and insecurity….
Confidence is a very valuable trait to have, but an unhealthy ego is often an unjustified sense of confidence that can end up destroying us….
It’s important cultivate a healthy sense of self-esteem, while engaging in neither narcissism nor self-pity….