How to Stop Seeking Approval and Start Being Yourself

Are you constantly worried about what others think? Do you find yourself changing who you are just to get approval? You're not broken - you're experiencing approval addiction, and it probably started way earlier than you think.In this video, we dive deep into the psychology of approval addiction and people-pleasing behaviors. You'll discover:✅ Why your brain treats social rejection like physical danger✅ How childhood experiences create approval-seeking patterns✅ Why these behaviors get passed down through generations✅ The neurological reason approval feels so addictive✅ How people-pleasing actually pushes people away✅ Practical steps to break free from approval addiction✅ How to start being authentically yourselfKey Takeaways:- Approval addiction starts in childhood as a survival mechanism- Your brain can't tell the difference between social rejection and physical threat- People-pleasing is learned behavior that can be unlearned- Breaking these patterns improves all your relationships- You can stop the cycle from affecting your childrenReady to dive deeper?Get my FREE Inner Child Healing Workbook: https://markstubbles.com/workbooks This workbook includes exercises to help you identify your values and heal the root causes of approval-seeking behavior.**Timestamps:**00:00 - Introduction: You're Not Broken01:04 - Where Approval Addiction Really Starts04:15 - The Neurological Reality of Social Rejection06:19 - How Patterns Pass Through Generations08:27 - How This Affects Your Adult Life10:38 - Breaking the Cycle: Practical Steps13:44 - The Life-Changing Results---**Connect with me:**🔔 Subscribe for more psychology and self-improvement content👍 Like this video if it resonated with you📢 Share with someone who needs to hear this message---*Remember: Breaking approval addiction isn't about becoming selfish - it's about becoming authentic. The people who matter will love the real you.*#ApprovalAddiction #PeoplePleasingRecovery #Psychology #InnerChildHealing #Authenticity #Boundaries #SelfWorth #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #BreakingPatterns