Chasing the Spotlight: Self-Esteem and External Validation

from Wellness in the Woods Podcast · host Nick Winkleblack, Raina Otoun, William Tucker

The pull of being approved. Seeking external validation can be momentarily rewarding, but ultimately it can be like a terrible addiction. Healthy self-esteem tends to be steady and allows for mistakes without collapsing into shame, and success without needing constant validation. Self-respect, Confidence, Acceptance, Resilience, Self-trust, giving yourself compassion.

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