Battling the Inferior and Flawed Dragon: Practical Tips for Mental Health
It's very important to tame this dragon and consciously, purposefully work on not comparing yourself to other people.
Feeling like you're not good enough can be a heavy burden to carry. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen tackle the Inferior and Flawed Dragon from Daniel's book, 'Your Brain is Always Listening'. This dragon is notorious for driving feelings of depression and even thoughts of suicide. But don't worry, the Amens are here to help you tame it. Dr.
Daniel Amen opens up about his own struggles with feeling inadequate and how these feelings have shaped his life. The episode dives into the common triggers that awaken this dragon, such as social comparisons and past traumas, and how they can lead to serious mental health issues like body dysmorphic disorder and eating disorders. The Amens offer six practical tools to combat this dragon, including avoiding comparison triggers and focusing on your own strengths and accomplishments.
They also share a quirky rule: when you're 18, you worry about what everyone thinks of you; when you're 40, you stop caring what anyone thinks of you; and when you're 60, you realize no one was thinking about you in the first place. To make things a bit more fun, they even list Marvel and X-Men movies that the Inferior and Flawed Dragon would probably binge-watch.
Plus, they introduce meditations designed to help you tame this dragon and live a happier, fuller life. As a bonus, the episode ends with a sneak peek into their next topic: the Anxious Dragon, which has been wreaking havoc especially during the pandemic. If you're looking for practical advice and a bit of humor to lighten the load, this episode is a must-listen.