10 Signs You Always Seek Approval
6. You try to imitate someone’s behavioural pattern
Often certain people start knowingly and unknowingly mimicking others’ behaviours. This is often done by people to get noticed. One needs to understand that what works for others may not work for you. Everyone is special in their own way. You need to recognize your own speciality, and be assured that it will not go unnoticed. Let people fall in love with the real you.
7. You often feel you don’t have a say in things
People who constantly seek approval are never taken into consideration when things are being planned. This one is easy to notice. You have to see whether your opinion is being asked for or not. One can only help themselves get over this by being opinionated, as mentioned previously. You have to show your friends that your opinion also matters. You also have your own plans, and sometimes, they should also become a part of what you have in mind.
8. You don’t remember when was the last time you had fun
Several times, when one leads a life where they are always making people around them happy and losing themselves, they stop thoroughly enjoying life. One forgets about things that actually made THEM happy. It is important to make a list of small things that give you happiness, and every once in a while, time should be taken out for doing those things.
9. You are constantly seeking advice
It doesn’t hurt to ask for advice every once in a while, but people often become dependent on others for their whole lives. They cannot function without taking advice from others. It is great to consult an agony aunt every now and then, but it should not become a habit. Dependency makes a person weak. One should try and think of ways to avoid that. Sometimes, our own instincts give us the best advice.
10. Your social circle doesn’t excite you
You may be hanging out with people who seem exciting to you, but you don’t really enjoy their company. These are people with whom you aspire to be with, but this doesn’t really give you happiness. Craving for popularity makes us take such decisions. Sometimes, popularity is not more important than happiness. One needs to weigh such things and then accordingly take decisions.
