You can't control how other people see you, so needing — or demanding — that someone else understand your perspective has always seemed like a flaw to me. And depending on the approval of others feels ...

It’s normal to care about what people think. But when does a reliance on external validation become harmful? Here, a psychologist breaks down the tell-tale signs of ‘approval addiction’ to look out ...

For many of us, the need to be liked and admired by others is a very prevalent issue. Here, a psychologist explains exactly why this happens (including why women are more prone to it) and how we can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Some leaders or work cultures may not consistently provide ...

Seeking approval from others is a normal part of being human, but when it becomes the only way someone measures their worth, it can turn into a serious problem. People who rely too heavily on external ...

As a quick recap: mental models are our deep-rooted ideas and beliefs about the way the world works and how things ought to be. The mind forms patterns, or models, that define our sense of reality, ...

There is a distinction that one learns about on the first day of a course in psychological research methods. It is the difference between internal and external validity. Internal validity is ...

Many people spend years chasing approval without realising it. They seek validation through achievements, social media likes, job titles, relationships, or the opinions of others. While recognition ...