@focusarchitect2: Validation isn’t dangerous because it feels good. It’s dangerous because it can become the standard by which you evaluate yourself. The more your self-image depends on other people’s reactions, the harder it becomes to recognize your own thoughts without filtering them through someone else’s approval. The first step isn’t changing your behavior. It’s seeing what’s actually driving it. The Hidden Cost of Approval. Link in bio. #psychology #awareness #mindset #selfworth