Everyone seeks external validation. It feels yummy to be acknowledged by your peers and those your respect. It doesn’t matter if it is in regard to your selfie or your ideas, it’s normal and healthy to desire praise and acknowledgement. Where people run into problems, however, is when they equate this external validation with their worth as a person. If your self-worth hinges on external validation, you’re only creating a rollercoaster of emotional distress for yourself becau