Seeking approval

Reflective questions 1-when did I first learn that approval from others mattered more than my own? 2-in what areas of my life do I still seek approval before making decisions? 3-how does it feel in my body when I’m waiting for someone else’s validation? 4-what would change if I gave myself unconditional approval instead? 5-who’s disapproval am I most afraid of?-and why? 6-how can I practice offering encouragement instead of judgment in my daily interactions? 7-what’s one choice I’ve made recently that was purely for me, without seeking anyone’s approval? 8-if I stop chasing approval, what new freedom or possibility might open up in my life?