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Letting Go of the Need For Approval

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Todd Baratz
Oct 06, 2024
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If you can’t give yourself approval, you shouldn’t be looking for it from others. It’s easy to fall into the trap of seeking validation outside ourselves, but relying on others to make us feel worthy is a dangerous game. When we chase external approval without first approving of ourselves, we’re setting ourselves up for constant disappointment, anxiety,…

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