Second Part — Transforming Challenges into Opportunities

How to Use Stoicism in the Face of Narcissism

Can you put out a fire with fire? Or do you equip yourself with a mental armor built from Stoic wisdom to defend yourself against the negativity spread by narcissists? In Part I of the article, I wrote about the benefits of turning narcissists’ attempts to destabilize you into opportunities for personal growth and peace.

If you want to claim a life marked by tranquility and power, regardless of the chaos around you, let’s explore the 4 key strategies. They are:

• Minimizing the role of the narcissist
• Reclaiming personal energy
• Setting boundaries and self-respect
• Managing toxic relationships

The first two strategies have been discussed here. I recommend reading that post.

If you’ve dealt with a narcissist, you know it’s not about getting into their competitive mindset.

Much more useful is to use questions to challenge their idealized self-image and encourage self-reflection.

This approach helps us focus on what we can control. You need to keep your patience and understanding in the face of narcissistic self-praise as if dealing with a child.