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Stop Feeding Into The Narcissist’s Mind Games

Stephanie Lyn Life Coaching
3 min readMay 3, 2023

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Dealing with a narcissist can be exhausting and frustrating, particularly when they use mind games to manipulate and control others. Narcissists are experts at getting what they want and making people feel powerless, but there are ways to stop feeding into their mind games and regain your power.

Understand the Narcissist’s Mindset

The first step in dealing with a narcissist is to understand their mindset. Narcissists are extremely self-centered and lack empathy for others. They believe they are superior to others and will do whatever it takes to maintain their sense of power and control. Mind games are just one of the ways they achieve this.

Recognize the Mind Games

Once you understand the narcissist’s mindset, the next step is to recognize their mind games. Some of the most common mind games used by narcissists include gaslighting, manipulation, projection, and playing the victim. By recognizing these tactics, you can begin to see through the narcissist’s behavior and stop falling into their traps.

Set Boundaries

Setting boundaries is essential when dealing with a narcissist. Let the narcissist know what behavior is unacceptable and what the consequences will be if they cross those boundaries. Narcissists will often test boundaries, so…

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Stephanie Lyn Life Coaching
Stephanie Lyn Life Coaching

Written by Stephanie Lyn Life Coaching

Stephanie is a Life & Relationship Coach. For more information go to www.StephanieLynLifeCoaching.com

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