CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC
CPTSD, Complex Trauma, Generational PTSD, Relationship Trauma | TMFR LLC
5.9 Costs of Impression Management
5.9 Costs of Impression Management
5.9 Costs of Impression Management
Tuesday 30th September 2025
Explore the psychological toll of impression management and its impact on loneliness and life satisfaction in this engaging podcast episode.
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Episode Overview
- Impression management can increase loneliness and decrease life satisfaction.
- Different strategies like ingratiating and self-promoting have varied impacts.
- Suppressing one's true identity can lead to emotional exhaustion.
- Short-term gains from impression management often lead to long-term stress.
- Authenticity may offer more sustainable happiness than fitting societal expectations.
"If you're lonely, pretending to be someone other than yourself will not create connection."
This episode sheds light on the often overlooked topic of impression management and its hidden costs. Through a candid discussion, listeners are introduced to the various strategies people employ to manage their self-image and how these can lead to increased loneliness and decreased life satisfaction. The episode breaks down different tactics such as ingratiating, self-promoting, intimidating, exemplifying, supplicating, and suppression, and examines the psychological toll these can take.
The host doesn't shy away from the hard truths, pointing out that while these behaviours might offer short-term gains, they often result in long-term emotional exhaustion and stress. With a touch of humour and a healthy dose of realism, the episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives and consider the true cost of constantly trying to fit in. Are we all just playing a role, or is there room for authenticity in our social interactions?
This episode invites you to think critically about your own 'impression management' tactics and their impact on your well-being. So, grab a cup of tea, sit back, and ask yourself: Are you being true to who you are?