336. Why do we crave external validation?

Angel numbers have a way of showing up just when we need them. 111 symbolises new beginnings. 444 means divine protection. Why does our mind pay such close attention to these numbers, what is the history, and what is their impact from a psychological standpoint? In today's episod ...  Show more

I think we all instinctively know if we find someone interesting… or not. But how can we cultivate the skills of being interesting to others? In this episode, we break down the science behind what makes people interesting, talk about some easy things we can all do to tap into wha ...  Show more

Join us in this week's episode as we dive into the roots of our craving for external validation, tracing it back to our early childhood experiences. There comes a point in time when the external validation we once received dwindles, leaving us unsure of how to fill that void for ...  Show more

this week (in the final part of our external validation series), we continue to deep dive into a topic that’s come up again and again across our episodes : seeking external validation. check out part 1 first, where we reflect on our own relationships with validation, how it’s sha ...  Show more

this week (part 1 of our external validation series), we’re deep diving into a topic that’s come up again and again across our episodes : seeking external validation. Inspired by a beautiful piece of writing that perfectly captured our feelings (we read it at the start of the epi ...  Show more

We often seek external validation to confirm our value, but true self-worth comes from within. Learn mindfulness practices to break free from self-doubt and recognize that you are already enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices