Let go of the need for external validation from "summary" of Happiness is Free by Lester Levenson,Hale Dwoskin
In order to experience true happiness, it is essential to release the desire for approval and validation from others. When we seek validation externally, we are essentially giving away our power and allowing others to dictate our sense of self-worth. This can lead to a constant cycle of seeking approval from others in order to feel good about ourselves. The truth is, our worth and value come from within, not from external sources. When we let go of the need for external validation, we are able to tap into our own inner source of c...
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