Inspired Minds Blog

When most people hear the word narcissist, they imagine someone loud, brash, and self-absorbed — a spotlight stealer with an inflated ego. But not all narcissists look like that. Some wear a mask of humility, sensitivity, or even helplessness. These are the covert narcissists — the hidden manipulators who operate in the shadows. Here, we’ll explore the pathology of covert narcissism, how it differs from overt narcissism, and the strategies

In the mid-20th century, tobacco reigned supreme. It was glamorous, omnipresent, and endorsed by everyone from Hollywood stars to doctors in white lab coats. Decades later, society awakened to its devastating effects, realising that what had been marketed as a harmless indulgence was, in fact, a silent killer. The parallels with modern technology are hard to ignore. Today, smartphones, social media, and 24/7 connectivity have woven themselves into the fabric

Grief is one of life’s most profound yet universal experiences. It sneaks into our lives after loss, change, or trauma, and often feels like an unwelcome visitor overstaying its welcome. For many, grief is misunderstood as a problem to be solved, avoided, or outrun. But as we know, when life appears to stop, grief seems to catch up with us. It’s the part that needs to be healed before we

In today’s 24/7 news cycle, it feels like we’re constantly surrounded by breaking headlines, push notifications, and alarming updates.  While many of us turn to news sources to stay informed, there’s a more complex, often subconscious reason why we keep tuning in: at some level, it makes us feel better about ourselves.  Seeing the struggles, conflicts, and catastrophes happening around the world can trigger a quiet sense of relief that

The term “Narcissist” is often spoken about these days, especially in relationships.  I thought it would be helpful to distinguish between what might be considered “thoughtlessness”, “selfishness” and “narcissistic” behaviour. In our closest relationships, understanding the personality traits and motivations of others can mean the difference between growing together or growing apart. When dealing with challenging behaviours – whether it’s a friend who forgets plans, a partner who always puts

We’re aware that the ego is the “small self” and I was thinking what the ego might say if we were to question it.  And this is what I got! Hello, I’m your Ego. You might not know me by name, but we’ve been close for as long as you’ve existed. I’m the voice in your head that whispers sweet affirmations of your importance, your value, your superiority – or

Understanding Subconscious Trauma.  We’ve all been there. Faced with a situation we don’t like – whether it’s a dead-end job, a strained relationship, or unhealthy habits – we often find ourselves stuck in a cycle of moaning, complaining and inactivity. Instead of making changes, we sit and stew, vent to friends, cogitate and replay the same irritations and frustrations over and over in our minds. But here’s the million-dollar question:

We’ve all felt it at some point – the heavy, gnawing feeling of guilt that just won’t let go. It’s the “I’ve done something wrong”, “it’s my fault”, “I responsible” pang of guilt! It’s more than just an uncomfortable feeling; guilt actively drains our energy, and undermines our very sense of being, making us feel weighed down and stuck in a loop of self-blame. It can be paralysing, leaving us