PSY NARCISSISM X CONFIDENCE

While narcissism is often considered a bad thing, not all aspects of the trait are negative.

‘Normal’ narcissists display high levels of mental toughness, recent research finds.

Mental toughness, which is strongly linked to narcissism, helps people to embrace challenges, be more assertive and motivated.

A recent study of adolescents has linked high levels of mental toughness to better performance in school.

While narcissism is often considered a bad thing, not all aspects of the trait are negative.

A ‘normal’ narcissist — a person with subclinical levels of narcissism — is someone who has a strong belief in their own abilities.