Danish Bashir
Danish Bashir
How to defeat a Narcissist using STONE strategy
How to defeat a Narcissist using STONE strategy
How to defeat a Narcissist using STONE strategy
Friday 3rd May 2024
Discover the STONE strategy to effectively deal with narcissists. Learn how to Stand tall, Offer Nothing, and Navigate Elsewhere for better mental health.
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Episode Overview
- Stand tall by recognising your worth and maintaining self-assuredness.
- Offer nothing to starve the narcissist of emotional responses.
- Navigate elsewhere by finding supportive communities and changing routines.
- Document everything if co-parenting to counter the narcissist's narratives.
- Use conscious fawning tactically to keep the narcissist off balance.
Stand tall means not letting their words or the narratives they create impact who you are.
Dealing with a narcissist can feel like an endless battle, especially when cutting ties isn't an option. In this episode, Danish Bashir introduces the STONE strategy as a practical alternative to common advice like grey rocking or the JADE technique. The STONE strategy stands for Stand tall, Offer Nothing, and Navigate Elsewhere. Danish breaks down each component, offering valuable insights and real-life applications to help you regain control and protect your mental health. First up is 'Stand tall'.
Danish encourages you to step into your power and recognise your worth. It's about maintaining a posture of self-assuredness, both physically and emotionally. He emphasises the importance of not letting the narcissist's words affect your self-esteem or actions. For example, if you're co-parenting, document everything to counter their attempts to undermine you. Next is 'Offer Nothing'. This is grey rocking in action. Narcissists thrive on emotional responses, so Danish advises giving them nothing.
No attention, no validation—just stick to the essentials and avoid engaging in their drama. He even suggests conscious fawning as a tactical move to keep them off balance. Finally, 'Navigate Elsewhere'. Isolation is a tool narcissists use to control you. Danish stresses the importance of finding a supportive community, whether it's through hobbies or online groups. Change your routine to minimise interactions with the narcissist and focus on activities that bring you joy and fulfilment.
Danish's practical advice makes this episode a must-listen for anyone struggling with narcissistic abuse. His strategies offer hope and actionable steps to reclaim your life. Why not give it a try and see how the STONE strategy could work for you?