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 Validation 

Validation

The Only Validation You Need Is Your Own

The Only Validation You Need Is Your Own

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You can learn to live without the constant validation, and you can learn what you’ve depended on them to tell you all this time. Learn that you are valid.

I Love Myself (And I Don’t Need You To Validate Me)

I Love Myself (And I Don’t Need You To Validate Me)

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Here’s to choosing your life and your health and your joys over insignificant situations.

Bending Over Backwards Is Not Good Exercise

Bending Over Backwards Is Not Good Exercise

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When we don’t believe we’re worthy we’re playing small, accepting less than we aimed for in the first place.

You Can’t Find True Love In A Man’s Wallet

You Can’t Find True Love In A Man’s Wallet

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Women who need a man’s approval and acceptance can place a high value on his gift giving. In her mind, gifts equate to a man’s adoration, love and commitment. But Omega, Gucci and Chanel can’t fill the void in your soul.

What You Don’t Realize You’re Doing Because You Use Social Media To Feel Validated

What You Don’t Realize You’re Doing Because You Use Social Media To Feel Validated

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The thing is, we wouldn’t post statuses, write tweets or upload selfies if we were not looking for something. And that something is validation.

I Don’t Care About Being Enough For Other People, What If I’m Never Enough For Myself?

I Don’t Care About Being Enough For Other People, What If I’m Never Enough For Myself?

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Sometimes outside validation does nothing for you when you feel worthless on the inside.

The Real You Is Beautiful — The Importance Of Ending Your Abusive Relationship With Social Media

The Real You Is Beautiful — The Importance Of Ending Your Abusive Relationship With Social Media

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Excessive and superficial social media use is conditioning you to ask for the permission of others to live your own life.

6 Reasons I’ve Decided To Stop Searching For My Self-Validation In You

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I can’t keep using you as a mirror as if you could somehow bring me solace.

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