26/10/2020
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Artwork 15 : "VALIDATION" - (Read Caption)
Comparing yourself to others could be considered another form of validation, but it also affects you negatively, just in a different way.
Constantly seeking approval from others, especially on social media, can only bring negativity into your life. There are instances where you do receive authentic approval and praise, but validation can become an insatiable monster that only makes you want more and more. And the more you seek validation, the worse places and people you start seeking it from.
the need for in-person validation, can create anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, and make it addictive to hear praise, acceptance, and acknowledgment in all aspects of life.
The problem arises when self-validation is not possible or is not valued. In other words, if an individual puts the opinion, approval, or recognition of someone else over their feelings, they will need that external, other person's validation on an ongoing basis.
Keep in mind that validation is not a bad thing in your life; it is affirming and positive. It only becomes problematic when it becomes the focus of all you do.
