Do you ever get into a spiral of wondering what other people think of you? Or get caught in a trap of feeling like you’re doing it badly if you’re on a different path from others? Well, my dear, this episode is for you!
It’s common to seek social approval. We want to do what others do, get their acceptance, and belong to the group. It isn’t necessarily a bad thing… we’re hardwired for it. After all, it’s what kept us part of the tribe that was safely huddled around the fire instead of being out there trying to fend off the lions alone. But like most things, it’s only okay as long as it’s done in moderation. It’s when it gets extreme that it becomes a big ol’ problem.
Spending your energy worrying what others think and trying to impress them can form a pretty toxic potion. It starts out by trapping you into overthinking, overworking, not listening to your body, neglecting the things that take care of you, (complete with a whole load o’ overwhelm), and in extreme cases can carry on further into health problems and burnout.
All sounds pretty nasty, right? Don’t worry, we’re not going to even go there. We’re going to nip it in the bud NOW.
So how the heck do you deal with it? Remember, you’re unlike 80-85% of the population as a highly sensitive person and/or empath, so naturally, you might need to deal with it differently than others. So listen up! We’ve got the steps you need to let go of others’ approval while giving yourself the amazing opportunity of approving of YOURSELF and doing what’s best for you. Go grab your journal (you’re going to want it for this one!) and hit play.
P.S. Ready to learn more about yourself as an empath and how to turn your sensitivity into your superpower? Then go download “Clear the Crap 2020” and make sure you release all the junk you picked up from 2020 so that your 2021 is primed to be the year that you turn your sensitivity into your greatest strength!
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