Approval

Why seeking validation can be a major obstacle to achieving personal growth and creative success, and why striving for excellence is a better approach. As an anxiety specialist who works with individuals struggling with procrastination, stress, and anxiety related to creative work, I understand the importance of striving for excellence instead of seeking approval. What is Approval? Approval is seeking validation from others.

Comfort zone and growth zone has a silver lining. It applies to various aspects of our lives, be it in a relationship or at work. We tend to get so conditioned to the familiar area that, at one point, it starts feeing like a restricted zone. Some people or place…

Making decisions requires time, which you might not always have, mainly when they depend on different departments. However, automating the approval step could revolutionize your organization’s workflow by increasing productivity, enhancing communication, and shortening the time it takes for decision-making. Let’s examine the approvals, automation, and potential advantages for your…

It’s hard not to be a vegetarian these days. You may believe the opposite is true, but only because you have been taught that everything that has acquired the label of “healthy” is hard. In truth, health is easy and natural; depending on how you define it. Those with something…

Validation is like a band-aid for low self-esteem. — Examples of approval are: Smiling faces. Praise and compliments. New followers and likes. Good grades, certifications and job promotions. Awards and getting in the top rank. They’re nice. They raise our confidence. On the other hand, they can get addictive when we perceive them to be the sole currency of…

How I got this idea Pricing My family and I, booked a trip to Eden Project, Cornwall. I believe we found this online, my Mom actually found this. Driving distance was about a 2 hours journey, and we reached on time. Things, I learned from this Facilities Management feature are: Spending for the drive is worth…

Addressing my fears and need for approval — I had a hard time deciding how to structure this list. My first thought was to start with the great and end with the pathetic, to then conclude with how I would do better or different in 2023. But the pathetic is always more relatable, especially if, like me, you’re…

As more and more people are working remotely, it’s important to have the right tools in place to ensure smooth and successful virtual collaboration. Here are the top 10 remote work tools that can help you and your team stay connected and productive: Slack: Slack is a communication platform that…

No, only your approval is necessary. The approval of others is unnecessary. — I intended to blog regularly when I started Pathwalking in the first week of 2012. That it would grow to be my life philosophy, and an idea I think might benefit others, was not how I thought it would go. To be the best me that I can be, I…