Approval Seeking Archives - liveyourtruestory.com https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/category/approval-seeking/ Authentic Success and Happiness Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:41:03 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/live-your-true-story-300x200-v2.png Approval Seeking Archives - liveyourtruestory.com https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/category/approval-seeking/ 32 32 Freedom comes from commitment https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/freedom-comes-from-commitment/ Sat, 29 Jul 2023 14:41:02 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=3296 Over the years, I have discovered that the best advice often seems contradictory or counter intuitive. As someone who practices Zen Buddhism, I try to consume a great deal of content from teachers in the area. One such piece of content, is the podcast ‘The Way Out Is In’ which is produced by Plum Village […]

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]]> What you think of me is none of my business https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/what-you-think-of-me-is-none-of-my-business-confidence/ Thu, 02 Aug 2018 10:15:41 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=1020 What you think of me is none of my business. It sounds strange. Surely, my reputation in the eyes of others is my business? Most people struggle to come to terms with this concept. In a world where people virtually sell their souls for a glimpse of success and, television is dominated by a constant […]

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]]> Do others influence your decisions? https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/do-others-influence-your-decisions-confidence/ Wed, 01 Aug 2018 12:16:02 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=826 Would you say that you are the type of person that is easily influenced by others? Do you find yourself agreeing just to keep the peace or to be part of the group? If so, this means that you are not really being true to yourself. You are not allowing your personality, thoughts and feelings […]

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]]> 13 Approval seeking behaviours you need to stop https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/13-approval-seeking-behaviours-you-need-to-stop-confidence/ Tue, 31 Jul 2018 14:03:40 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=667 Approval is like a killer drug. It becomes addictive and you quickly develop a need for more. When you have a need for approval you value the beliefs, opinions and needs of others above your own. Their opinion of your is far more important to you than your own view of yourself. Receiving disapproval becomes […]

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]]> 7 Ways to be yourself when others disapprove https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/7-ways-to-be-yourself-when-others-disapprove-confidence/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:35:51 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=664 Approval seeking is one of the most self-destructive behaviours you can adopt. It strips you of your self-esteem and self-confidence. The ultimate antidote to approval seeking is to be yourself. The irony of approval seeking is that the people you most approve of are those who are not afraid to be themselves in any given […]

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]]> Why approval seeking is a major waste of time https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/why-approval-seeking-is-a-major-waste-of-time-confidence/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:28:52 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=661 Approval seeking is a pointless pursuit where you give up your right to your own identity, opinions and beliefs in order to be liked and respected by others. Needing the approval of one person is bad but when you need to be approved of by everyone, it’s disastrous. You live in a constant state of […]

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]]> Accepting disapproval: 4 principles to make it easier https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/accepting-disapproval-4-principles-to-make-it-easier-confidence/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:24:28 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=658 When you work hard, it is nice to be recognised for your efforts. You want others to express their approval. There is nothing wrong with wanting others to approve of your work, in fact, it is quite healthy. When it becomes a need for approval, you have problems. Not only do you want their approval; […]

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]]> Approval – the killer drug https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/approval-the-killer-drug-confidence/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:21:24 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=652 In his excellent book ‘Walking on Water’, the late Anthony De Mello dedicated one chapter to discussing the most dangerous drug in the world. At first, I assumed that De Mello was going to talk about dangerous narcotics e.g. cocaine or heroin. Alternatively, he could have discussed addictive prescription drugs. Instead, and to my surprise, […]

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]]> 5 Benefits of approval seeking behaviour https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/5-benefits-of-approval-seeking-behaviour-confidence/ Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:20:51 +0000 https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/?p=655 Approval seeking behaviour sees you put your own dreams and ambitions to one side. You are no longer motivated by your own vision for life. Instead, your motivation comes from your need to win the approval of others. Their opinion of you, and of life, becomes more important than your own views. There are times […]

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