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What is a Superiority Complex?

The superiority complex is one of the ways that a person with an inferiority complex may use as a method of escape from his difficulties. He assumes that he is superior when he is not, and this false success compensates him for the state of inferiority that he cannot bear. The normal person does not have a superiority complex; he does not even have a sense of superiority. <br>Read more at - https://tinyurl.com/wthwj462

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What is a Superiority Complex?

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  1. LEARN AND EXPLORE What Is Superiority Complex? www.betterlyf.com

  2. Superiority Complex Superiority complex is a psychological defense mechanism that compensates for an inferiority complex. The term was coined by psychologist Alfred Adler as part of his school of individual psychology. In Adler’s words

  3. How to Overcome the Superiority Complex? Read article - https://tinyurl.com/wthwj462

  4. RULE 1 Understand your condition Understanding the term Superiority Complex and recognizing the traits to identify oneself with this condition is essential as well. Observe the signs. There does not seem to be a particular age when a superiority complex develops, however there are certain signs

  5. RULE 2 Consider whether an inferiority complex A person with an inferiority complex feels inadequate in comparison to their peers. A person with a superiority complex feels they are above or out-rank their peers. A person with an inferiority complex is constantly self- doubting. A person with a superiority complex is overly confident.

  6. RULE 3 Making the decision to change Change is never easy. When a person has a high opinion of themselves, this can be detrimental to relationships. This attitude can turn people off and actually cause the loss of friendships. Do not take appreciation so seriously: It is wonderful and everyone enjoys feeling appreciated. What is most important is how one feels about themselves.

  7. RULE 4 Important to Identify the triggers It is equally important to identify and correct those motivations that drive your behaviour of being superior, so ask yourselves the following questions: Do I need to prove I am best at all times to gain people’s admiration? I am demeaning others to make myself feel better or make others feel worse? Why I am doing it?

  8. RULE 5 Keep your loved ones close It is essential to focus on your support system and speak to someone like a mental health professional if your anxiety levels are high and you are facing difficulty, every little bit of effort helps, to realign one’s life in getting better.

  9. Talk to therapist online If anybody wants to seek help from a psychiatrist to prevent mental health disorders, then BetterLYF offers an online platform where anybody can talk to a therapist, Psychologist, counselor very easily.

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