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UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone
Perfectionism & Validation (TBYB Sneak Peek Ch 6)
Apr 22, 2024
Discover the impact of perfectionism and the pursuit of external validation on our self-esteem. Learn how societal pressures influence our need for approval and strategies to build self-confidence. Preorder the upcoming book for more insights.
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- Societal norms lead to seeking external approval for self-worth, especially focused on women's validation sources.
- Addressing subconscious barriers to self-confidence is crucial for personal growth and overcoming intrinsic fears.
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The Urge for External Validation
The episode delves into the human tendency to seek external approval for self-worth, especially focusing on how women are conditioned to rely on external sources for validation. It discusses the reasons behind this behavior, attributing it to societal norms that emphasize external appearance, service to others, and romantic status as measures of worth. The episode explains how this fixation on external validation leads to a constant need for reassurance, akin to a temporary high followed by a crash.
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