Day 6
Day 6: The Science of Self-Worth: Why You’re Addicted to External Validation
“Your brain gets a dopamine hit from people-pleasing—let’s detox.”
Let’s break down why approval feels like a drug:
The Dopamine Trap: External validation (e.g., praise, likes) triggers a dopamine rush, wiring your brain to crave more.
The Crash: When the rush fades, you’re left with anxiety and emptiness—so you seek another ‘hit.’
The Identity Eraser: Over time, you lose touch with your intrinsic worth and become a mirror for others’ opinions.
The Solution?
Step 1: Go cold turkey on toxic validation sources (e.g., social media, people-pleasing).
Step 2: Replace the void with internal validation rituals (e.g., journaling, affirmations).
Step 3: Celebrate small wins for yourself (e.g., ‘I’m proud I spoke up’).
Your workbook tool today makes this simple and sustainable.
Day 6
Assignment Notice
Download the validation tracker and the self worthiness journal from resources. Your mission today is the 24-Hour Validation Detox Challenge. For one day, you’ll:
Avoid: Social media, people-pleasing, and seeking praise.
Replace: Use the tracker to note moments you’d normally seek validation.
Reflect: Ask, ‘What did I learn about myself when I stopped performing?’
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about awareness. You might feel raw or uneasy… and that’s okay. Growth lives in the discomfort.
Tomorrow, we’ll craft your personal mantra. But today, celebrate this: You’re breaking a lifelong addiction to approval.
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Remember: You are the source. See you tomorrow!
