Get off the approval treadmill. Here’s the bottom line: if you spend a great deal of time and effort on seeking the approval of others, don’t beat yourself up—it’s a natural human urge.

Discover 8 powerful strategies to stop seeking permission to be who you already are. Learn how to embrace authentic self-expression and confidence.

Embrace Imperfection: Perfectionism is a huge driver of approval-seeking. Understand that it's okay to be flawed, to make mistakes, and to not have all the answers.