Many people, particularly women, seek external approval for validation due to social conditioning and a history of needing acceptance for survival. This dependence can lead to anxiety, overthinking, and fear of judgment. Recognizing these patterns is crucial for self-awareness, paving the way for personal growth and rebuilding inner confidence.
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Mentor vs. Trial-and-Error: Which Will Get You to Success?
Exploring your path to success can feel confusing and full of challenges. Sometimes the way forward is clear, but other times it’s overwhelming. That’s where a mentor can help. A mentor is an experienced guide who shares advice, wisdom, and support to help you reach your goals faster. What Is Mentorship? Mentorship is the relationship between someone…
How to Stop Seeking Validation from Others and Build True Self-Worth
Why Do We Seek Validation? As humans, we naturally crave acceptance and approval. From childhood, we are conditioned to seek praise from parents, teachers, friends, and society. A compliment, a like on social media, or a nod of approval can make us feel valued and reassured. However, when validation-seeking becomes a habit, it traps us…
Can being silly help reduce stress? how to use it wisely
When we were young, most of us had a carefree and playful mindset, often unaware of the complexities of our surroundings or the impact of our silliness on others. Remember those moments when we danced in front of the mirror as if no one was watching, or when we ran along the beach with our…
Skills Vs. Talents: is heredity a factor?
Skills and talents are important for personal and professional success. Sometimes, the skills that you have acquired through hard work and effort may be perceived by others as natural talents. People may attribute it to luck or believe that you were born with that talent, rather than acknowledging the effort and dedication that went into…
New Year resolutions for personal growth
For many, the new year symbolizes hope and offers a fresh opportunity for a restart. Often, the challenge lies not in the lack of willingness to start, but in the uncertainty of when or what the ideal moment might be. Well, NEW YEAR 2024 is the right opportunity to start again. I’ve consistently dedicated effort…
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