Posts tagged need for approval
My Raw Story

Three years ago I was a college senior and a newlywed. I had a picture perfect life. I was vibrant and confident and knew who I was. At least from the outside it seemed that way. If someone had peeked into my soul, what they would have really seen was fear, unworthiness, and a deep sense of shame, not for what I had done in my past, but literally for who I was.

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How I Satisfied My Need for Approval | 10 Simple Affirmations to Find Self Acceptance

Self love. Self approval. They are possibly the the biggest trends in personal wellness right now. When I was first introduced to the idea of self love, I wanted to reject it. It felt prideful and self indulgent. I thought (in hindsight), that I was better and tougher than needing to love myself.

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