There is a big difference between needing validation and desiring support. Needing someone to validate us is placing the responsibility for our happiness and worth outside ourselves. We know that we are doing a good but if someone does not tell us we’re doing a good job then we doubt ourselves.
Support is when someone aligns with who we already know we are and how we already value ourselves. We know we are doing a good and when someone notices it is a feel-good bonus but does not change what we already know about ourselves.
True confidence comes from within.
Much love,
Kiran Rubab