@valo 17 December 2022 more from that month

People who lack self-confidence often resort to people-pleasing. That brings some approval and triggers the feeling of being successful. Sadly, this comes at the cost of one’s well-being and true happiness. The brain loves a dopamine rush. Receiving praise can be a massive overdose of the happiness hormone. This makes some people go too far, ignoring themselves and their own needs. I love cliches for how true they often are. Happiness comes from within. Nothing can make you happy if you are unhappy with who you are. We need to look at ourselves in the mirror and see what the roots of insecurities are. What is the issue related to our perceived flaws? Are they creating a feeling of guilt and even self-hatred? Why? Is your attitude towards your flaws actually the result of others’ opinions?