6 Good Reasons to Stop Waiting for Approval from Everyone Else

You won’t find your worth entirely in someone else — you find it in yourself, and then you will attract those who are worthy of your energy.

Sometimes we try to show the world we are flawless in hopes that we will be liked and accepted by everyone, but we can’t please everyone and we shouldn’t try. The beauty of us lies in our vulnerability, our complex emotions, and our authentic imperfections. When we embrace who we are and decide to be authentic, instead of who we think others want us to be, we open ourselves up to real relationships, real happiness, and real success.

There’s no need to put on an act every day. There’s no need to pretend to be someone you’re not. You have nothing to continuously prove, because…

1. It’s important to honor your own feelings and boundaries.

When you run into someone who discredits you, disrespects you, or treats you poorly for no apparent reason at all, don’t (more…)