Why am I obsessed with being accepted?
Why am I obsessed with being accepted?
The desire for approval, appreciation, and acceptance by others is a normal part of being human. While the desire to be liked is normal, feeling that it’s necessary that everyone likes you and experiencing anxiety and stress when they don’t isn’t.
Why do I feel obsessed with myself?
If you can’t stop talking about yourself and obsess constantly about the way you look, you could be exhibiting narcissistic tendencies, meaning you’re obsessed with yourself, especially your outside appearance. The adjective narcissistic describes those who are excessively self-absorbed, especially about their looks.
How can I stop being obsessed with myself?
Here’s what I’ve learned from my practice so far on how to stop being self-conscious and become more self-aware instead:
- Stop Objectifying Yourself.
- Raise Your Consciousness.
- Get Rid of Shame and Embarrassment.
- Take Responsibility for Your Actions.
- Serve Others by Finding Your Mission.
Are you addicted to getting approval from others?
The real issue is being too attached to getting approval from others as the only way to feel fulfilled. To put it simply, addiction to approval puts your happiness under the control of others. Because their happiness depends on others, approval addicts can be the most easily manipulated.
What happens when you need the approval of others?
Their opinion of your is far more important to you than your own view of yourself. Receiving disapproval becomes a painful experience. Your entire decision making processes are eventually taken over by your need for the approval of others. You cannot take any decisive action without their approval.
How to not be obsessed with someone?
To not be obsessed with anyone, we must realise that the emotions we feel are not coming from them. They are generated from within us. Meaning, we have access Certain people reflect back to us certain qualities that we wish to express in our own lives.
Do you engage in approval seeking behaviour?
You may argue that you do not engage in approval seeking behaviour. However, there are common behaviours which you may fail to recognise as approval seeking. Sometimes these behaviours are used as a tactical compromise, to keep the peace, or because the situation is not really that important to you.