Sometimes, we all crave a little pat on the back or a thumbs-up from those around us. It's human nature to seek out validation, but it’s easy to slip into needy territory without realizing it. This ...

Feeling seen feels good — but when approval from others starts shaping your self-worth, it can quietly turn addictive.

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 ...

Whether you’re hoping for hundreds of likes on Instagram, help and support from friends, or a simple pat on the back from your parents, seeking validation from others for a quick boost of confidence ...

Ever wonder how relationships can make a person suddenly act clingy and insecure, no matter which zodiac sign they are? I’ve never been one to need constant validation in my relationships, but I can’t ...

A common way of turning pain into suffering is by perceiving that one needs validation from others. Tragically, this substitutes the approval of others for the empowering motivation of self-validation ...

Online marketing comprises many factors, strategies, and tactics, but all of them share a common end goal: to get more people to buy your products or services. To get there, you have to step past the ...

Close to 50% of startups fail because they don’t address a market need. Idea validation is the process by which entrepreneurs verify if their idea fills a gap in the market and customers are willing ...