One of the biggest sources of low self-esteem is feeling or being invalidated by others or by your environment. Many people say you shouldn’t rely on getting validated by external sources. While this is nice in theory, the truth is, when external sources invalidate you, it can be devastating. And if you live with this on a daily basis, it can be overwhelming to overcome.
You might feel invalidated in your relationship by a partner who doesn’t appreciate you…or by your boss who always points out what you do wrong, not what you do right…or by your kids who feel entitled and let you know on a regular basis that you aren’t delivering to them…
Wherever it comes from, it hurts.
On the flip side, Validation can be just as powerful, in positive ways.
Here is a great video about the power of validation, the struggles everyone has with being invalidated, and how you never know how or where you’ll be blessed as a result of validating others. It’s cute and fun, and packs a wallop of a message.
So where do you get your validation from?
And who have you validated recently? Hmmm….
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I love this video…I’ve seen it before but it’s one of those goodies that’s always fun to see again!