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How to move from an external validation to an internal validation mindset

July 18, 2023 • Lexi Partell • Season 1 • Episode 8

External Validation - taking your value and self worth from others opinions of you and allowing external sources to define how you value yourself - something that is damaging long term.

In this episode, we speak about the difference between external and internal validation and go through five steps on how to slowly move the needle for yourself.

Become a more confident and secure version of yourself by staying consistent in these steps.

Mental Health resources

Global list of resources - https://www.wearespur.com/org/mentalhealthhub
Global - https://www.verywellmind.com/
AU - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

If you are in a situation where you feel you might physically harm yourself, please understand that you are in a state of emergency and call emergency services.