How not to rely on external validation for your self worth

Episode 3, How not to rely on external validation for your self worth talks about the recognition and acceptance  of our strengths and shortcomings, and how not to rely on others to validate our self worth. 

There are so many people who are desperately trying to get approval and acceptance from others, who never feel good enough, and who are terrified of social rejection. For many, hurt and invalidation starts very early and continues throughout their life in one form or another. As a result, many people learn that their fundamental sense of self-esteem and self-worth comes not from within but from others, and so they constantly seek other people’s approval or attention.