Today, external validation often dictates our choices and decisions, and the journey to trusting oneself can feel like a radical act of self-love and empowerment. But how does one cultivate this ...

People who self-gaslight are often afraid to say no, because they don’t think their own schedule or priorities or feelings matter. The next time your partner asks you to take out the garbage when ...

In the digital world, where all that matters is the likes, comments, and approval on social media. It's easy to be trapped in seeking validation from others. We need a compliment, the acknowledgment ...

Psychologist, author and adjunct instructor at Stanford University Caroline Fleck, PhD, has a new book out entitled Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your ...

We all want to know that we matter to someone, somewhere. Whether at your workplace, school or interacting with friends and family, it's good to know that your existence means something. Plus, it's no ...

There is a familiar scene that plays out almost every day. Someone posts a picture online and then hovers over their screen, refreshing every few seconds, watching the likes and comments roll in. Each ...

One of the hardest life lessons we must learn is how to move on. If you’re lucky, you will have a supportive group of friends who not-so-covertly suggest that you dump your boyfriend, especially if he ...