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Do you look for other people’s approval? Why should you stop seeking validation<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you rely on other people’s approval or permission, you’re not going to be as happy as you should be. Wayne W. Dyer has a few tips if you have approval-seeking behavior, so you can play by your own rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn how to stop seeking validation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Don’t Rely on Other People\u2019s Approval or Permission<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dyer explains that there\u2019s nothing wrong with asking for other people\u2019s input, but it becomes detrimental when you trust their opinions more than your own and can\u2019t act without someone else\u2019s go-signal. By behaving in this way, you give more value to what others<\/em> want or believe than what you<\/em> want or believe<\/strong>. This is why everyone needs to learn how to stop seeking validation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Relying on other people\u2019s approval or permission is a form of codependency<\/em><\/a>, a stress-induced pattern of behavior that dictates how you treat another person and how you allow the other person to influence you. While Dyer discusses how this behavior means you put too much value on someone else\u2019s input, he doesn\u2019t go into detail about how you can be on the other end\u2014dependent on another person\u2019s compliance<\/em>. In Codependent No More<\/em><\/a>, Melody Beattie writes that codependents spend their time and energy trying to control other people<\/a> without recognizing that this too is a form of ceding control.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Dyer, we\u2019re trained to need other people\u2019s approval and permission from an early age<\/strong>: At home, well-meaning parents may solve problems for us because they don\u2019t like to see us struggle; thus, we grow up conditioned to ask for their input or consent before doing anything. For example, when deciding on a career path<\/a>, you might choose something that your parents think is practical (such as engineering) instead of pursuing something they deem impractical even though you\u2019re passionate about it (such as art).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other institutions likewise condition us to seek approval, says Dyer. At school, we\u2019re given high marks for following the rules; in church, we\u2019re expected to adhere to norms and traditions. When we behave in ways other than what\u2019s expected of us, we\u2019re called disruptive or self-absorbed. Thus, we learn to stay within the bounds of what\u2019s \u201cappropriate\u201d so we don\u2019t upset others, even if it runs counter to what we want or believe. This stays with us as we grow up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, you might not want to chip in for a birthday gift to a coworker you\u2019re not close to, but you contribute anyway because your coworkers might think you\u2019re selfish if you don\u2019t. Or you might keep going to church service every Sunday just to please your religious mother even though you no longer believe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: These examples of trying to fit in and conform with other people\u2019s expectations are the opposite of what Bren\u00e9 Brown calls \u201ctrue belonging.\u201d In Braving the Wilderness<\/em><\/a>, Brown writes that true belonging means feeling comfortable communicating and living out your values despite what others (your family, friend group, or church) may think. Choosing to conform rather than striving for true belonging is damaging not just to individuals but to the larger world because it ultimately results in divisiveness\u2014Brown says that conforming to fit in and strengthen our ties with a group leads us to forget the humanity of anyone whom we view as \u201cother.\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dyer says you rely on other people\u2019s approval or permission because it\u2019s the path of least resistance\u2014it\u2019s easier to go along with something you don\u2019t want than it is to fight for what you do<\/em> want<\/strong>. In the earlier examples, becoming an engineer might be easier than dealing with your parents\u2019 disappointment if you choose to become an artist<\/a>; spending money on someone you don\u2019t care about or spending an hour in church seems easier than saying \u201cno\u201d and ruffling people\u2019s feathers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Constantly agreeing to go along with what other people want is a sign that you lack healthy boundaries in your relationships. In Set Boundaries, Find Peace<\/em><\/a>, Nedra Glover Tawwab defines boundaries as your standards for how you\u2019d like to be treated in your relationships. She writes that setting healthy boundaries<\/a> enables you to feel safe in your relationships; on the other hand, not <\/em>setting boundaries<\/a> often leads to resentment, anxiety, and exhaustion. So even if you think going along with something is easier than fighting for what you want, it will take its toll on you in the long run.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Stop Relying on Others\u2019 Approval or Permission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To free yourself from the need for approval<\/a> or permission, Dyer has the following tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Accept that not everyone will be happy with your choices. <\/strong>There\u2019s no pleasing everyone, so you might as well do what makes you<\/em> happy. Dyer says that one way to train yourself to accept this reality is to make decisions without asking someone else. If another person expresses disapproval over your choices, reflect on their concerns; if they\u2019re valid, use their comments for self-improvement. Otherwise, just ignore them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Dyer\u2019s advice of putting your happiness above others\u2019 happiness may resonate more with those in individualist cultures<\/em><\/a>. Studies suggest that those in individualist cultures emphasize having the freedom to make their own decisions and pursue personal happiness, and so any unhappiness<\/em> is an admission of failure. In contrast, those in East Asian collectivist<\/a> cultures<\/em>\u2014which prioritize the interests of the group over the individual\u2014believe that they don\u2019t have the full capacity to dictate their own happiness.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Focus on your<\/em> thoughts and emotions<\/a>. <\/strong>When you worry that your actions will upset another person, you\u2019re taking away that person\u2019s agency, says Dyer. Do what you want to do, and let the other person take control of how they react\u2014it\u2019s out of your hands. (Shortform note: Other experts disagree with Dyer\u2019s advice, particularly when it comes to relationships. In How to Be an Adult in Relationships<\/em><\/a>, David Richo argues that you should practice compassionate validation<\/a>, which means mindfully accepting the other person\u2019s present reality and making sure they feel safe enough to feel whatever it is they\u2019re feeling. This helps you foster strong, healthy relationships<\/a>, which research has shown contribute to your personal happiness<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Communicate your needs<\/a>. <\/strong>If you tend to go along with someone who has a more dominant personality, discuss how you feel. Dyer also recommends arranging a visual cue\u2014such as tugging on your earlobe\u2014to let the other person know when you\u2019re feeling pressured into something you don\u2019t want to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: When discussing a difficult topic, such as how you feel when someone tries to dominate you, you can prevent the conversation from escalating by using nonviolent communication <\/em>(NVC). In Nonviolent Communication<\/em><\/a>, Marshall B. Rosenberg describes NVC as a form of communication that is grounded in compassion<\/a> rather than a desire to make another person do what you want them to do. Additionally, be mindful of your body language<\/a>. Dyer suggests having a visual cue if you can\u2019t verbally express how you feel, but keep in mind that you can also inadvertently send signals with your stance\u2014the authors of The Definitive Book of Body Language<\/em><\/a> say that people intuitively respond more to what they see<\/em><\/a> than what they hear<\/em>.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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