INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Humans are social creatures, and whether we realize it or not, we often seek approval from others. Dr. Danielle Henderson, a clinical psychologist with IU Health, stopped by ...

From the time we’re young, many of us are taught to measure our worth by how others respond to us — gold stars, applause, praise for hitting milestones. That early conditioning can follow us into ...

Validation shows that you’re there, you get it, and you care. It’s not praise, problem-solving, or agreement. Below, Fleck shares five key insights from her new book. Listen to the audio version—read ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ever find yourself on the fringes, peering into social circles as if there's an invisible barrier? That nagging sense of not quite ...

It is reasonable for anyone to want their ideas, choices, achievements, or opinions validated by those around them. After all, what is the first thing we do as children when we accomplish something?

Today, external validation often dictates our choices and decisions, and the journey to trusting oneself can feel like a radical act of self-love and empowerment. But how does one cultivate this ...