What’s at the Root of Your Defense Mechanisms?
by Goop
Takeaways
The Facts
- People mask negativity and negative intentions with idealized self-image (the person we think we are, the person we want others to see, or the person we believe we need to, or should, be).
- Defense mechanisms include resistance, self-will, pride, and fear.
Solutions
- Identify the defense mechanism you struggle with.
- Tolerate feelings without needing to distort them.
Reflections
It’s important to understand not only the good in my life but also to identify some of the not-so-good. Now that I recognize the relevance of calling out my negativity, I know how I can work on it.
