First, maybe to tell the
world I have my vanity moments too. Second, maybe I just want to flaunt my new pair of shoes (definitely loco with killer heels). And third, maybe I am extremely bored waiting for my meeting that I could not think of any good topic but self.
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| Boredom made me buy heels. |
Vanity is a
kind of thing that is inexcusable to anyone I think. Our human nature just
loves the limelight in various aspects. Sometimes, it is simply irresistible
to advertise our emotion on getting the latest gadget, eating in a fancy resto,
or hopping the pristine beaches in Spain.
Personally, I am guilty of
using narcissism and vanity interchangeably. However, it had been cleared to me
that a certain dose of vanity is a positive thing over narcissism. As define,
narcissism is more of an obsession with looks, status, or anything.
But how are you going to
tell if a person have gone to be a certified narcissist from being vain? One of
my favorite blogs, Psychology Today diagnosed one to be a narcissist if he/she:
1. Got an ultimate
self-importance (I am the most significant person in this room.)
2. Has lavish fantasies
(Hey, I can do anything I want. I have the power!)
3. Believes she is unique
(Nobody can ever understand me but those individuals of the same IQ,
economic status, etc.)
4. Loves admiration to
the nth level (Look at these shoes, they so cool right? There is no one here
got the same as this.)
5. Is arrogant (No one has ever beaten my sale status. Stop trying man!)
Well I think there are a lot to add in the list but I think these are the most basic.
They say posting of
things about yourself is not a bad thing especially if you haven't trampled
anyone's right. It is a way of expressing who you are. It is about branding
oneself. The thing is maybe to maintain a healthy dose of vanity. This will actually
inspire the individual strives to be better.
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