Validation quotes

It’s natural to seek validation from others. As social beings, we crave recognition and acceptance; this acknowledgement often provides a sense of emotional safety and psychological well-being.⁣ ⁣ However, when we rely too heavily on validation from others, we risk becoming trapped in a cycle of people-pleasing and superficial gratification. Our actions become contingent on other people’s reactions or approval, and we validate our existence through them. This unhealthy pattern starves the…

prevent you from being yourself.

"It takes a strong person to do their own thing and not wait for anybody else to validate their existence." - Steven Aitchison

Relying on external validation to understand your worth is not sustainable. If you depend on people to build you up