People who exhibit narcissistic traits can improve their behaviour by reflecting upon their own actions or practicing compassion for others.
自恋者通过反思自身行为或培养对他人的同情心,可以改进自己的行为举止.
But, becoming less self-absorbed isn't always an easy task, the expert explains.
然而专家称,要想降低自己的自恋情结绝非易事.
'For narcissists, self-reflection is hard from an unflattering angle.'
"对自恋者而言,改变浮夸的想法进行自我反思是有难度的."
WHAT KIND OF NARCISSIST ARE YOU?
看看你是哪种自恋类型
1. Grandiose narcissists are the most familiar type, the video explains, and these people can be extroverted, dominant, and attention-seeking.
视频讲到,浮夸型自恋者最为常见.这些人性格外向、控制欲强,希望引起别人注意.
These types of narcissists will 'pursue attention and power,' often showing up among political and cultural leaders, and celebrities.
这种自恋者在政治首脑、文化领袖等名人中最为常见,他们"向往别人的注意、追逐权力".
This way of viewing oneself can be nurtured by upbringing, especially in situations where parent's put their child on a pedestal.
如果父母将孩子视为掌上明珠,在这种成长环境下,就容易培养出这类自恋性格.
2. Vulnerable narcissists are more reserved. People with this trait have a strong sense of entitlement, and easily feel threatened or demeaned by the actions of others.
脆弱型自恋者可能更为矜持一些.他们的权利意识更强,别人的一个无意之举,可能就会让他们感到自己被威胁或轻视了.
Cold, controlling parents can have a hand in fostering this trait, the video explains.
视频中说,冷漠、控制欲强的父母更有可能培养出有这种性格特点的孩子.
3. Narcissistic personality disorder is a much more extreme form, and is classified as a psychological disorder.
自恋型人格障碍是一种更为极端的自恋类型,它被认为是一种心理疾病.
This is more common in men, and affects just 1-2 percent of the population.
这种自恋类型在男性中更为常见,仅占男性总人口的1%到2%.
These people also feel a sense of entitlement, and seek admiration and attention, but in a way that is all-encompassing, the experts explain.
专家称,这类人也有一种权利意识,希望得到别人的注意和赞赏,涵盖方方面面.
A narcissistic personality disorder can consume a person's life.
自恋型人格障碍可能会影响一个人的一生.
The video points to the example of a person using their spouse of children as a means to gain attention, over caring for them.
视频中还举了一个例子,讲的是一个自恋者对孩子的配偶过度关心,只是为了赢得他们的注意.
英文来源：每日邮报
