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Hidden Cost of Narcissism: How One's Ego Can Drain Everyone!

What is a narcissist? "A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves". They tend to think the world revolves around them.  Why does this matter? Narcissistic people lack empathy and have a sense of entitlement which can significantly impact personal and professional relationships. Being a sibling, parent, partner or even a colleague to a narcissistic person will cause you emotional distress. You will go through gaslighting, manipulation, even a loss of self-esteem dealing with such an individual.  How can we lookout for the traits of a narcissistic person? They often expect to be recognized as superior even without having any accomplishments. They constantly are seeking a lot of attention and want the admiration from others as well. Narcissistic people also lack the ability to understand or even care about other people's feelings.  According to the Mayo Clinic article on Narcissistic Personality Disorder, people with this "disorder" caus...
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Parenting- A Popularity Contest or A Responsibility?

        It's not hard to notice how many parents have forgotten what parenting truly entails. You can see it simply by observing their children. The disrespect toward authority, the constant refusal to listen, the backtalk—these behaviors are often the result of a lack of proper parenting. No one is correcting this outrageous behavior. Parents laugh when their children curse or use their hands and feet to harm others. These things may seem cute at a certain age, but when does it get corrected? When do parents put their foot down and make it clear that they are the parent—not a friend?         Children need boundaries and discipline. Yes, I know what you're thinking: "They're just children—they need love." But that mindset is exactly what we need to reconsider. Did you know there's love in setting boundaries and providing discipline? If you want your child to succeed in life, these practices need to start now. The outlandish beh...
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