{"id":648,"date":"2020-01-21T07:25:55","date_gmt":"2020-01-21T07:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/attractwellness.info\/blog\/?p=648"},"modified":"2020-02-29T16:07:01","modified_gmt":"2020-02-29T16:07:01","slug":"9-reasons-to-stop-seeking-approval-from-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/attractwellness.info\/blog\/9-reasons-to-stop-seeking-approval-from-others\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Reasons to Stop Seeking Approval From Others"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/attractwellness.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/happiness-is-release-from-others-1024x1024-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/attractwellness.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/happiness-is-release-from-others-1024x1024-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/attractwellness.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/happiness-is-release-from-others-1024x1024-2-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/attractwellness.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/happiness-is-release-from-others-1024x1024-2-768x486.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When\n you seek approval from others, you add an unnecessary step to the \ndecision-making process. You invite scrutiny from people who really \ncan\u2019t comment on your life because they haven\u2019t lived it.&nbsp; You \nessentially give up your power to another person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Why should others get to determine your life plans?<\/em><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember the following facts the next time you wish to seek approval to refocus as to why it isn\u2019t necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>You are the One in Control of Your Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next  time you have the urge to get permission from someone to follow through  with a plan, remind yourself that you are the one in control. You can  seek all the guidance you need from within by listening to your heart  and following your passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others are often unsure about their own  life path, much less yours. Ultimately, you have all the power you need  to take charge of your life. You are the driver of your own soul; you  know where to turn and what roads to take already. Trust in yourself and  the Universe to guide you along your unique path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>You are in Charge of Your Own Happiness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Others\n can add to your happiness, but you shouldn\u2019t depend on others\u2019 opinions\n on it. Seeking happiness in others often leads to disappointment \nbecause others may not agree with your life plans. They may dismiss them\n and not understand what you truly want or believe in your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When  you look to yourself as your own beacon of hope, light, and happiness,  you empower yourself. You stop letting things or people outside yourself  control your destiny and remember that happiness comes from within.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others can let you down, but you can never let yourself down if you  remain true to your innermost desires in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Seeking Approval from Others is Time-Consuming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think\n of how many other things you could be doing besides arguing with people\n about your plans and trying to get them to see through your eyes? To be\n honest, some people may never understand you or even try to see things \nyour way. Asking others for approval adds a superfluous step to making a\n decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of relying on others to support you, support  yourself. If you have a burning desire to travel the world, just go. You  can tell others of your plans, but just leave it at that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t  need their approval if you support your decision already. Time is  precious, so use it to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.powerofpositivity.com\/12-things-never-say-im-sorry\/\" target=\"_blank\">make your heart happy<\/a> instead of convincing others to agree with every decision you make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Freedom Comes When you Depend Solely on Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine\n how it would feel to make a big decision about your life all by \nyourself.&nbsp; Believe it or not, you have the strength to carry out your \nplan without others\u2019 permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next time you feel inclined to  receive counsel from family\/friends about your next big move, try to set  your plan into action first. Don\u2019t feel like you have to inform  everyone when you make decisions; you can save a lot of headaches and  gain freedom when initiating change by yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are the creator and  master of your own life \u2013 never forget that. You have the power to  transform your life all by yourself; all you have to do is believe it.  True freedom awaits us when we rise up to our own potential and let go  of our need to please everyone, which brings us to the next point\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>You Can\u2019t Please Everyone, So Don\u2019t Even Try<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not\n everyone will agree with you all the time. Maybe no one will agree with\n your plan besides you, and that\u2019s okay. Being a people-pleaser usually \nmakes everyone happy except <strong>you<\/strong>, and you\u2019re the most important part of the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything  stems from you \u2013 the quality of your relationships, your thoughts about  life, what career you choose, etc. If you make major life decisions  with everyone but you in mind, you will never find true happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you took a high-paying job as a Marketing Director at a  huge company just because your parents wanted you to, but you absolutely  hated it, what good does this do for you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t come home at the  end of the day and say you\u2019re happy, nothing else matters. Not the  money, your parent\u2019s approval, your title or status, none of it. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.powerofpositivity.com\/5-signs-youve-become-someone-youre-not\/\" target=\"_blank\">Do what makes you happy<\/a>,  and others can either choose to encourage you or rain on your parade.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that others\u2019 unhappiness with your life is not your  responsibility to fix; everyone is in charge of their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>You Get to Know Yourself Better<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no  relationship more important than the relationship you have with  yourself.\u00a0 If you look to your inner-self for guidance and wisdom, you  will better understand who you are and what you want out of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take  some time to tune into you- block out the voices from everyone else  attempting to control your life and listen to your inner guide. By  breaking the habit of approval-seeking, you can put all your focus into  figuring yourself out and learn to trust in your path, rather than  putting that responsibility on others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>You Drain Yourself of Valuable Energy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only does approval-seeking waste time, but it <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.powerofpositivity.com\/5-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-energy-vampires\/\" target=\"_blank\">wastes energy as wel<\/a>l.  Energy makes up everything in this vast Universe, including you.\u00a0 If  you want to use that energy in the most efficient ways, cut out  unnecessary actions. If you want to keep the fire alive and truly  transform your life, you will need to dismiss the need to gain outside  approval for your decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>It Could Discourage you From Following Your Heart<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s\n pretend that you want to drop out of college and travel the world on a \nquest to find yourself. Do you first worry about how you think others \nwill react? If this truly resonates with you, you will never know unless\n you try, and you will forever wonder where life would\u2019ve gone, had you \nonly listened to that inner calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.powerofpositivity.com\/stop-giving-your-life-away-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Don\u2019t let others kill your dreams<\/a> before they become a reality.\u00a0 Have confidence in yourself and trust that your inner voice is directing you to the right path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>It Promotes Fear<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you seek approval from  others, you begin to form expectations of what they will say. You start  to think of how the conversation will go if they don\u2019t agree with you,  and you become anxious of their response. Fear only holds you back, but  love will set you free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you truly love yourself and feel assured with  your life, you won\u2019t even think twice about giving up the need for  acceptance. We have been conditioned to be afraid of many things \u2013 other  people, their opinions of us, trying new things, listening to new  ideas, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that fear is just an illusion.\u00a0Give into who you truly are, which is abundant and unconditional Love,  and you will realize the limitless power within that greatly surpasses  the power of others\u2019 opinions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you seek approval from others, you add an unnecessary step to the decision-making process. You invite scrutiny from people who really can\u2019t comment on your life because they haven\u2019t lived it.&nbsp; You essentially give up your power to another person. Why should others get to determine your life plans? 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