The Psychology of your 20s

120. Understanding your ego

Aug 24, 2023

Dive into the intriguing world of ego and self-perception! Discover how your ego stems from insecurities and manifests in unhealthy behaviors. Learn to identify six telltale signs of an overactive ego and explore the crucial differences between ego and genuine confidence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of humility and self-love as antidotes to ego's negative influence. Plus, actionable strategies abound for embracing your ego without losing sight of your true self. It's a journey toward understanding and personal growth!

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Quick takeaways

Ego is driven by deep insecurity and can manifest itself as feelings of superiority, entitlement, and unfairness.

Recognizing the signs of an over-inflated ego, such as constantly needing to be right and judging others, can help individuals regain balance and self-awareness.

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Understanding the concept of ego

The podcast explores the concept of ego and its significance in psychology. The host discusses how ego is often associated with feelings of superiority, entitlement, and unfairness. The origins of the ego are explored, including Freud's contributions to understanding its role in the mind. The ego is described as the part of us that balances the primitive instincts of the id with the moral standards of the super ego. The importance of having a balanced ego is emphasized, as well as the consequences of an over-inflated or misaligned ego.

Intro

13min

Navigating the Complexities of Ego and Self-Confidence

25min

Understanding and Managing the Ego

2min

Connecting with Listeners and Building Community

2min

In this week's episode we discuss the psychology of your ego and what its trying to tell us! Ego can feel nasty and entitled but it comes from a place of deep insecurity that we need to unpack before we can truly understand ourselves. We look at the 6 signs your ego is in control, where ego comes from and how to replace it with self esteem and humility. We also discuss why ego and self confidence are different things even though they sometimes look similar: how ego is insecure, inconsistent and relies on the perceived inferiority of others whilst confidence is stable, sure and kind. Remember, you are not your ego so in this episode we talk how to rein it in, accept it as part of who we are and move forward. Listen now.

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