Understanding The Validation Loop

Why external approval never really satisfies - and what we can do to break the cycle.

We all want to be seen, heard, and held in high regard. It’s not vanity, it’s human. In fact, it’s been essential to our survival as a species. Psychologically, we’re wired for connection. From Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to attachment theory, the desire to feel recognised and valued isn’t indulgent - it’s central to how we survive, relate, and develop.

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