Seeking external validation

Be happy in your own skin. Take an inventory of all the wonderful qualities you are bestowed with. Some of the qualities you may have are self-discipline, honesty, character, integrity and passion. Even if you don’t have some of these qualities you can put together a plan to be the person who has all the qualities you desire. By dreaming of your ideal self, you will steadily move towards becoming that person in reality.

We all like to feel appreciated and valued. But when we start relying on external validation to feel good about ourselves, it’s a sign of low self-confidence.

You might find yourself constantly seeking approval or affirmation from others, whether it’s about your work, your appearance, or your choices. And when you don’t receive it, you may start to question your own worth.

Don’t chase external validation. Be happy in your own skin.

Chasing external validation makes you do irresponsible stuff.

Highly respectable people never do that. Instead, they seek internal validation. They try their best to do things that make them respect themselves. They work hard, learn relentlessly and keep moving forward, resulting in growing internal validation.

And as a result of this enlarging internal validation, external validation ensues. After all, everyone respects the person who respects themselves.

External validation and respect can never be pursued. It can only ensure internal growth.

Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth. You don’t need anyone else’s stamp of approval to validate your existence or your choices.

Learning to appreciate yourself, celebrating your own victories, and loving who you are – these are the keys to building self-confidence that is not shaken by external opinions. After all, the most important relationship you will ever have is the one with yourself. So make sure it’s a good one.