Supporting character energy can look like lifting up othersor prioritizing their needs over yours.
Here’s what therapists want you to know.
But do we really want to live in a world made upofonlymain characters?
Where would Mia be without the support of herPrincess Diariesbestie, Lily?
And what about Vivian absent her wise-cracking roommate andPretty Womanfoil, Kit?
That connection is invaluable to our mental health as social beings.
trauma-informed integrative psychotherapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
And that couldnt be more true now, aswe all manage the collective traumaof the pandemic era.
Abby Rawlinson, MBACP
Another reason to embrace your supporting-character vibes?
Supporting character energy typically comes with a sense of healthy self-awareness.
The energy you spend on others must come from an abundance within, says Watson.
How can you tell when your supporting character arc veers into unhealthy territory?
In both cases, youre likely to end up prioritizing other peoples issues or decisions over your own.
When youre not tending to yourself, feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem often show up, says Watson.
This will feel fairly empty over time, says Watson.
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