What if the need for validation isn’t a lack of confidence—but a hesitation to trust your own experience? Almost everyone seeks validation. We ask friends what they think before making a decision. We reread messages, hoping for reassurance. We check how many people liked our post. We ask, “Do you think I did the right thing?” “Was that okay?” “Am I overreacting...
What if validation isn’t something we receive—but something we postpone giving ourselves? Everyone wants to feel accepted. We want our ideas to be appreciated. Our work to be recognized. Our relationships to feel secure. Our efforts to matter. There’s nothing wrong with wanting approval. It becomes painful only when approval begins to determine how we see ourselves. When someone...
