Do You Know What Others Think of You? The Truth About Validation and Living for Yourself

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Do You Know What Others Think of You? | The Hidden Prison of Validation and the Freedom of Being Yourself We grow up learning how to walk, talk, and behave ; but no one teaches us how to be ourselves without apology. Somewhere between childhood curiosity and adult conformity, we learn a silent rule of survival: fit in or get rejected . From that moment, our lives begin orbiting around one persistent question: “What will people think?” But pause for a second and ask yourself — who exactly are these people? Who are these “others” whose opinions we’ve allowed to dictate our peace, our identity, and our choices? Let’s dismantle this illusion. 1. The Invisible Audience It starts subtly. A parent compares you to another child. A teacher praises one student for being “well-behaved.” A friend mocks your dream because it sounds unrealistic. And from then on, a seed is planted — the idea that your worth depends on others’ approval. You begin performing, not living. You start curating your...
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