“If you are an approval addict, your behaviour is as easy to control as that of any other junkie. All a manipulator need do is a simple two-step process: Give you what you crave, and then threaten to take it away. Every drug dealer in the world plays this game. -Harriet B. Braiker Have you ever felt like you’re constantly chasing approval, like it’s the fuel that keeps you going? That quote by Harriet B. Braker truly struck a chord with me. The desire for approval is like being hooked on a drug. No matter how much you receive, you’re always craving that next hit of validation. I’ve realized that at the core of approval addiction lies a lack of self-awareness. We’re so focused on seeking external validation that we forget who we truly are. Have you ever found yourself bending over backwards for people who don’t appreciate you? It’s […]
April 1, 2019