Where's My Validation?

Why do we insist on seeking validation from people unable to validate us? After a recent personal experience involving some decisions, where I thought I was making them from, and where I ACTUALLY was making them from… I wanted to explore this some more. I found a couple of articles that helped as well as some comments that were left on my social media that helped to inform me. Ultimately, even as a learned habit it is still a choice that we make for ourselves to hand over our power to someone else. Where do you find that you still need outside validation in your own life and how could that change? Resources Used in the Show: Why Seeking Validation Is Crippling You by D. Grant Smith https://dgrantsmith.com/why-seeking-validation-is-crippling-you/ 5 Ways to Validate Yourself: Be Part of Your Support System by Lori Deschene, posted on Tiny Buddha https://tinybuddha.com/blog/5-ways-to-validate-be-part-of-your-support-system/ To find more of my content (writing and podcasts) please visit https://misfitsandwanderers.substack.com/ Thank you for listening, please like, subscribe and share. If you have the means, please consider supporting Misfits: Venmo: richlevesque10 Cashapp: $richlevesque10 Social links: https://instagram.com/misfitwanders https://twitter.com/misfitwanders https://tiktok.com/misfitsandwanderers https://linktr.ee/Misfitsandwanderers The purpose of this episode is simply to inform and offer ideas and possibilities for further exploration. Nothing said is to be taken as medical or any other advice without consulting with your service providers. The host, guests, anyone associated with creating this content or any of the hosting platforms do not acknowledge responsibility for any contrary actions taken by any listener. Created using Audacity and Wondershare Filmora Music used under license granted through Wondershare: Whistling All the Way Down by Feet on Wood The Rhythm of Memories by Earth This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beaconroad.substack.com