[ep 5]  currently, my life is lacking external sources of validation in the form of school grades, social interactions, career achievements, friendships, and more. I've been feeling a void, like a need for someone to tell me I've been doing a good job or that they see me and appreciate me for the person I am. although, internally, such as emotionally and mentally, I have been making strides...but it is hard to fully believe myself when I say that I am doing impressive work or am doing a good job as a human being.

today, I want to talk about our innate need for validation: how it has been affecting me lately, why we all crave it, how we can fulfill this need when we don't have others, and whatever else pops out of my mouth. It is hard to strike the balance of needing others and trying to be enough for ourselves.....it's complicated so let's just talk it out

 

p.s. IM SORRY FOR THE RANDOM THUMPS IN THE AUDIO. I think I passionately pounded the table because I am so dang passionate about validation I guess!!!!!! (?)

 

youtube account mentioned: @afterskool

they have great spiritual/existential videos

 

I love you and you are a beautiful person.