Learn practical steps to break free from people pleasing and worrying about others' opinions. 

Episode highlights:

• Introduction - defining the problem of seeking validation and people-pleasing
• Why your Inner Child is hooked on the drug of wanting approval from other people
• The link between anxiety and self-doubt, and how to use the Golden Thread Process to find the root of the problem
• Why approval-seeking behaviour stems from childhood experiences and our Inner Child
• The role of your Shen and authentic self in valuing yourself
• How to become aware of your need for approval and take self-responsibility
• Top practical steps for solving your approval-seeking behaviour

With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).

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Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:

• Stop Comparing, Criticising and Judging Yourself https://youtu.be/Lu_6Rq0Cqmc?si=uzPhFoibI7Ac9hVO
• Why Your Needy Inner Child Seeks Approval https://youtu.be/uACgIJGrLPg?si=_6t-byIyCmsZ7yBo
• Self-Love and Self-Acceptance Guided Meditation https://youtu.be/sJtQu6vaSHM?si=TlXAabvl7bydvX4g
• Believe in Yourself Guided Meditation https://youtu.be/Mw8oxjAIFyE?si=gKHE1U51RbiauNaT
• THE INNER CHILD PLAYLIST https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qq

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