We all seek for validation ,most probably a validation from others always will make you feel different.
Validation is like seeking approval from the other person or it is like reassuring things to believe so .
But do we really need that? Validation feels like appreciation but it should not decide your worth!
It motivates but it should not be the only thing you rely on to keep moving forward.
Self validation helps to identify who you are and your worth . True confidence comes when you know your worth and when you don’t bother about others.
Criticism ofcourse will try to make us weak and destroys our confidence but only you know what it takes to be YOU. Try to take it as a hint to solve the puzzle you are in ,So we should learn to accept the criticism and appreciation equally .
Appreciate yourself for the efforts you made today,everything counts,everystep teaches you ,shapes you to be a better person in life.
Share your thoughts!!
How will you stay confident even after facing criticism at some point of life ?
Criticism is often times a good sign to develop and build ourselves, but we must know which person wants the good for us and criticises us for good things and who does the opposite. At the end self believe is all that matters.
This is such a timely reflection. I think of validation like a GPS: it’s helpful for checking if you’re on the right path socially or professionally, but you shouldn’t let it drive the car. When we depend entirely on external ‘likes’ or approval, we hand over the keys to our self-worth to someone else. The goal isn’t to stop caring what people think entirely—we’re human, after all—but to make sure our internal compass is the one making the final decisions.
Spot on! External validation is a moving target that leads to burnout. When we prioritize our own physical and mental ‘baseline,’ we stop being dependent on others for our sense of security. It’s all about moving from an ‘approval-seeking’ mindset to an ‘empowerment-driven’ one!