In our HELP! SITUATION SPOTLIGHT™ series, we shine the light on challenges that community members have shared. This episode is, “I Am Addicted to Approval (from everyone)!”
What is the definition of “Approval?” : the belief that something or someone is good or acceptable : a good opinion of someone or something : permission to do something : acceptance of an idea, action, plan, etc. Approval. (n.d.). Retrieved June 10, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approval What is the definition of “Addicted?” : a strong and harmful need to regularly have something (such as a drug) or do something (such as gamble) : an unusually great interest in something or a need to do or have something Addiction. (n.d.). Retrieved June 10, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/addiction What is the reason for the the addiction to approval (from everyone)? It is the core belief that, “I am not good (enough).” So, you try to “fix it” by seeking out other people to make you feel “good enough” (but they are not able to counter your internal belief so you stay stuck in pain). How to “fix it?” Change your belief to, “I am good (enough).” How? Seek [...] Comments are closed.
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