“Unlock the Secret Signs: Are You Truly Free from the Chains of Approval?”
1. You Trust Your Decisions
You know you aren’t hungry for approval when you decide to pick up and move to New Zealand for the year, and you’re unphased by people constantly doubting your choice. When it comes to making decisions, you trust yourself and don’t constantly seek reassurance from others.
Trusting your decisions means having confidence in your judgment and abilities. You know that not every choice will be perfect, but you’re open to learning from any mistakes along the way.
2. You Avoid People-Pleasing
Gone are the days when you’d bend over backward to make everyone else happy. You know that constantly trying to please others is a surefire way to burnout and resentment.
Now, you focus on your own needs and boundaries, realizing it’s impossible to make everyone happy all the time. Steering clear of people-pleasing doesn’t make you selfish, rather it means you’re being honest and not overextending yourself for others.
3. You Accept Yourself Fully
Do you love the person in the mirror? Self-validation begins with self-acceptance. It’s about recognizing your strengths and weaknesses and loving yourself just the way you are. This acceptance isn’t about growing complacent- it’s about knowing where you stand while plotting your next step forward.
You embrace the fact that self-improvement is a lifelong journey, and you’re patient with yourself along the way. Accepting who you are means ditching those unrealistic expectations and societal standards.
