Seeking validation from others can be detrimental from "summary" of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
We often find ourselves seeking validation from others, looking for reassurance that we are on the right path, that we are living up to expectations. But what we fail to realize is that this constant need for validation can be detrimental to our well-being. When we rely on others to validate our choices, our worth becomes tied to their opinions. We start to lose sight of our own values, our own desires, as we mold ourselves to fit the expectations of those around us. We become trapped in a cycle of seeking approval, never truly feeling satisfied with ourselves because we are constantly looking for affirmation from others.
In "The Midnight Library," Nora discovers that seeking validation from others has led her to a life filled with regret and missed opportunities. She has spent so much time trying to please everyone else that she has lost touch with who she truly is.
Validation from others is fleeting and unreliable. People's opinions are ever-changing, influenced by their own biases and perspectives. Relying on external validation only sets us up for disappointment and unhappiness, as we can never truly control how others perceive us or our choices.
True fulfillment comes from within, from being confident in ourselves and our decisions. It is important to trust our own judgment, to listen to our inner voice rather than constantly seeking approval from others. Only then can we live authentically and find true happiness and contentment.
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