122. Why Do I Need Their Approval? | How to B...

In this episode of Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence, I explore one of the questions many of us secretly ask ourselves: “Am I actually lazy, or is something else going on?”I look at the difference between burnout, exhaustion, avoidance and genuine unwillingness, and why call ...  Show more

Why do we get so disappointed when people don't behave the way we expected?In this episode of Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence, I explore how expectations shape our relationships, emotions and experiences, and why we often treat our predictions about other people as if they ...  Show more

While external validation feels good, relying on others' opinions can lead to a shaky sense of self-worth. Rosie shares ways to cultivate positive self-talk, validate yourself, and build an inner foundation of confidence that doesn’t depend on external praise. Learn more about yo ...  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 

This week's mantra is I Release the Need for External Validation. True confidence comes from within, not from the approval or opinions of others. In this episode of Mantra, we explore how to let go of the desire for external validation and focus on building self-worth rooted in y ...  Show more

Are you feeling stuck in the perennial battle between seeking external validation and staying true to your authentic self? In today's Q&A episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on how to detach from unhealthy people-pleasing behaviours that ask us to trade our authen ...