In this transformative episode of the Journal Party Podcast, we explore our relationship with approval seeking and the powerful practice of giving ourselves the validation we often seek from others. Host Alex Gallner guides listeners through five thought-provoking journal prompts designed to help identify patterns of external validation, reconnect with inner wisdom, and develop a stronger sense of self-approval.

Many of us have been conditioned to look outside ourselves for validation, whether from social media, colleagues, family, or friends. This episode invites listeners to examine how this pattern might be showing up in their own lives and offers practical journaling exercises to shift toward a healthier relationship with self-approval.

Through guided reflection, listeners will explore instances where they may have compromised their authentic desires to please others, identify areas where they're waiting for permission they can actually give themselves, practice self-encouragement, acknowledge personal achievements, and envision a life built on self-trust rather than external validation.

The journaling prompts in this episode support personal growth by encouraging listeners to:

- Recognize patterns of approval-seeking behavior

- Practice giving themselves permission and validation

- Cultivate a more supportive internal dialogue

- Celebrate personal achievements without external recognition

- Imagine and plan for a life guided by self-trust

Perfect for anyone struggling with people-pleasing tendencies, difficulty making decisions, imposter syndrome, or those simply wanting to build a stronger relationship with themselves, this episode provides both insight and practical tools for moving toward greater authenticity and self-approval.

Whether you're new to journaling or have an established practice, these prompts offer valuable reflection opportunities that can lead to meaningful personal breakthroughs about how you relate to yourself and others.

Join us for this insightful journaling session and take the first steps toward breaking free from the need for external validation and embracing the power of self-approval.

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