Art That Overcomes

53. Why Are Rest and Self-Care So Hard?


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Do you sometimes feel selfish, arrogant, or even question whether you’re the narcissist? Often I notice that Overcomers of narcissistic abuse are overly sensitive to the possibility that these traits are present within themselves, or in others. 


Here’s an important reminder: There’s a huge difference between feeling confident, taking time to care for yourself for a change instead of overextending yourself for others, and being grounded in your own identity and choices…versus being self-absorbed, narcissistic, cruel, and abusive.

 

As I always say, the key to healing from narcissistic abuse is to reconnect with and redefine your own identity. You have to do the work of figuring out who YOU are. And, guess how you do that work? Through taking time for yourself. You need to explore activities you enjoy, spend time with people who help you feel validated and alive, and also simply take time to be quiet and reflect, making space for all of your thoughts and emotions to be heard. 


You may have heard the phrase: “Self-care isn’t selfish”. I challenge you to really consider that as you listen to this episode. Today’s recording is all about why it can be so hard for us to practice self-care after experiencing narcissistic abuse.


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Art That OvercomesBy Jennifer Kramer