8 Reasons To Stop Waiting For Approval
ONE OF THE greatest freedoms is simply not caring what everyone else thinks of you. Don't just accept the safe and easy choices because you‟re afraid of what others will think, or afraid of what might happen. If you do, nothing will ever happen. Don‟t let small minds convince you that your dreams are too big. Starting today, stop waiting for approval. Here‟s why:
1. You only get one life to pursue the dreams that make you come alive.
It is better to be failing (and learning) at doing something you love, rather than succeeding at doing something you hate. So take chances on behalf of what you believe in. Fail until you succeed. Face your fears with courage and passion. Keep your word and hold true to your vision until it comes to life.
2. Someone else's approval is just another opinion.
Never sacrifice who you are, or who you aspire to be, because someone else has a problem with it. Love who you are inside and out, and keep pushing forward. No one else has the power to make you feel small unless you give them that power. You are the only one who can create your dreams and happiness.
3. The only opinion of you that really matters is your own.
Give up on the desire to be perfect in the eyes of others, and begin the journey of becoming your true self. What you love determines your dreams, your dreams determine your actions, and your actions determine your destiny.
4. Some people will never give you their approval anyway.
There are two kinds of people—those who are a drain on your energy and creative force, and those who give you energy and support your creativity, even with the simplest gesture, like a smile. Avoid the first kind. Be who you want to be. If others don‟t like it, let them be. Happiness is a choice—your choice.
5. Everyone‟s journey and perspective on life is different.
Do not change your unique foundation for anyone. What lies ahead will always be a bit of a mystery. Do not be afraid to explore, learn, and grow. Why some things happen will never be certain. Take it in stride and move forward.
6. Firsthand experience is often necessary for personal growth.
Some life lessons can only be understood by going through them on your own. This experience gives you the ability to think more logically and take educated steps in a positive direction.
7. Your intuition requires no approval.
When it comes to exercising your inner genius, you must try what you want to try, go where you want to go, and follow your own intuition. Don‟t let others put a cage around your ideas. If it feels right, take a chance. Because you never know how remarkable it could turn out to be.
8. Life is too short to wait any longer.
In the grand scheme of things, you don‟t have much time left—no one does. So look around at this gift you‟ve been given and choose to be happy, without approval. What have you got to lose?