Stop seeking approval from everyone around you from "summary" of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck by Sarah Knight
The idea of seeking approval from everyone around you is exhausting, futile, and ultimately detrimental to your mental health. Constantly worrying about what others think of you is a recipe for unhappiness. It's impossible to please everyone, so why bother trying? The truth is, seeking approval from others is a never-ending cycle. Even if you do manage to please one person, there will always be someone else who isn't satisfied. When you stop seeking approval from everyone around you, you free yourself from the burden of trying to meet impossible standards. You can focus on what truly matter...
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