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Attention Trap Part 3: Attention to Failure Nixes Success

Jennifer Kromberg PsyD on June 19, 2013

So strongly do we believe life is supposed to be elegant that if we are hurt or frustrated or disappointed, we think it must be someone's fault – our partner, our co-workers, ourselves, or even God or the universe must be to blame!

So strongly do we believe life is supposed to be elegant that if we are hurt or frustrated or disappointed, we think it must be someone's fault – our partner, our co-workers, ourselves, or even God or the universe must be to blame!

Attention

Attention Trap Part 2: Validation Competition

Jennifer Kromberg PsyD on June 12, 2013

When two people fight for attention, both end up losing in the long run. It’s like a drug: short term pleasure leads to long term pain.

When two people fight for attention, both end up losing in the long run. It’s like a drug: short term pleasure leads to long term pain.

Attention

Attention Trap Part 1: Narcissism, Validation and Self-Worth

Jennifer Kromberg PsyD on June 10, 2013

Once our basic needs are met, much of our conscious and unconscious behaviors are meant to make us feel loved and valued. But it's important not to slip into attention-seeking.

Once our basic needs are met, much of our conscious and unconscious behaviors are meant to make us feel loved and valued. But it's important not to slip into attention-seeking.