Radio Headspace How to Stop Seeking External Validation
Apr 17, 2025
Discover the pitfalls of seeking external validation and how it can undermine your self-esteem. The discussion highlights the emotional toll of job loss on identity and the importance of building resilience. Mindfulness and self-compassion emerge as powerful tools for recognizing and appreciating your inherent worth. Personal stories sprinkle the conversation, encouraging kindness toward oneself rather than harsh self-criticism. Embrace the journey of finding validation from within instead of relying on others.
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Friend Loses Job, Questions Worth
- Eve shares a friend's experience of losing her job and tying self-worth to it.
- The friend doubted her value when external validation from the job was lost.
Self-Worth Is Internal, Not External
- We often seek external validation to confirm our worth but this is unreliable.
- True self-worth comes from recognizing and valuing ourselves internally, independent of others.
Treat Yourself Like A Friend
- Practice self-compassion by treating yourself like a dear friend.
- Speak to yourself kindly when self-doubt arises instead of criticizing harshly.