I Missed Me STOP SEEKING VALIDATION - Stop Needing Approval, Build Self-Worth & Confidence | - Mafe's Sessions #1
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Feb 21, 2025 Discover the power of self-validation and learn how to break free from the chains of external approval. Dive into practical mindset shifts and tips to boost your self-worth and confidence. Explore the impact of seeking validation on happiness and personal growth. Embrace your unique journey to self-acceptance and redefine what success and love mean for you. It's time to trust yourself and celebrate your achievements!
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Validation Rooted in Survival
- Our craving for validation stems from an evolutionary survival instinct tied to social acceptance.
- Our brains associate validation with safety, making us seek approval to feel emotionally secure.
Dopamine Drives Validation Seeking
- Receiving validation triggers dopamine release, creating a rewarding loop that encourages seeking more approval.
- This biochemical reward explains why social validation can feel addictive and desirable.
Overcome Fear of Embarrassment
- Stop fearing embarrassment by first stopping self-judgment about your actions.
- When you stop finding your actions embarrassing, others' opinions will matter less, empowering you to act freely.