You’re Chasing Validation. Here’s Why It Sucks

In today’s world, most of us are hooked on validation, checking our phones for likes, fishing for compliments, and wanting to prove to others that we’re winners in life. But this craving to be seen isn’t just a harmless habit. It slowly rots away your sense of fulfillment and lures you into seeking happiness externally.

Validation-seeking behavior has become a growing societal issue, especially among the youth who have been socially engineered to seek validation via the social media revolution, where their self-worth equates to a thumbs up on a post. But just because you’re a little older doesn’t mean you’re not prone to this excessive behavior. We all are…

In truth, we all seek validation to some degree. There’s nothing wrong with it necessarily, but when it becomes excessive, it indicates that there’s a deeper underlying issue that needs to be addressed, and this is what we’re going to look at in this article.

This onion has layers, so let’s get to the bottom and look at why you seek validation and what you can do to stop it.

What Is Validation-Seeking Behavior?

Validation-seeking behavior is the persistent need for recognition. It’s that little voice in your head that tells you, “If only people recognize me, I will feel so good!” In this sense, seeking validation is acting on the human desire to be heard, seen, and approved by others.