As neuroscientist Bobbi Banks explains in a recent Instagram post, we often talk about red flags in relationships and friendships, but rarely do we open a discussion around red flags in ourselves.⁣

It’s understandably difficult to navigate. Much like recognising the narcissist within ourselves, or when we’re trauma dumping on the people around us, it can be a painful experience to confront our own shortcomings.

The truth is, we all have them, and highlighting them isn’t about scolding ourselves for being complex human beings. It’s about identifying the things we want to work on and taking positive action.

A neuroscientist explains the 5 red flags we should identify within ourselves