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Personality traits!

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FTMFML · 20/09/2022 11:28

Does anyone else constantly feel the need for validation/praise... I have come to realise recently that unfortunately I do! I am really trying to stop myself seeking it out but silly things like "was the dinner ok?" at home or "I should have done this/that" at work - looking someone to say no what you did was fine/dinner was lovely!

Anyone else is this boat?
Any have a cure?! I suspect a lot of it is down to low confidence in my own ability but it doesn't excuse the behaviour and O would quite like to fix it!

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GingerPigz · 20/09/2022 11:35

I am motivated by praise but don't seek validation per se... maybe ask yourself the question (instead of others) and tailor your response as if you were talking to someone that you care deeply about and want to nurture (which is how we should treat ourselves)... so, ask YOURSELF if dinner was ok and then tell yourself that it was 'absolutely delicious' or ' it was perfectly fine and very nutritious but perhaps, next time, maybe try a bit more seasoning'.

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