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Kristen Malcolm's avatar

I love this so much. I was definitely raised to be a people pleaser, and I think that's led to me being less pleased with myself, and attracting people into my life that aren't pleased with me, either (probably because they are also not pleased with THEMselves). It's a cycle worth breaking, for sure. Thanks for the encouragement!

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Liz LaSorte's avatar

Well said. Epictetus said it well too: “If you are ever tempted to look for outside approval, realize that you have compromised your integrity. If you need a witness, be your own.”

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