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Business Strategy with Hirav Shah 46
AUGUST 18, 2023

Validation: The Importance

in Business and Life

Seeking validation from the wrong sources can be dangerous and

detrimental to your well-being

tion or approval.
• This can help build self-confidence
and resilience, and can also help
you make decisions that align with
your values and goals.
• To practise self-validation, try to
identify and challenge any negative
self-talk or self-doubt, and focus
on your strengths and accomplish-
ments.
• Remember, you are the only per-
son who truly knows your own ex-
periences and feelings, so learning
to validate yourself can be a pow-
erful tool for personal growth and
success.

Be open to constructive criticism and use it as an opportunity to learn and grow The dangers of seeking
(Representative photo) validation from the wrong
HIRAV SHAH sources.
which can lead to feelings of frus- dation, start by identifying the peo- • Seeking validation from the wrong
alidation is a crucial aspect of tration, anger, or sadness. ple whose opinions matter most to sources can be dangerous and det-
human interaction that can you. rimental to your well-being.
Vhave a significant impact on The benefits of seeking • These may be colleagues, mentors, • Relying solely on external valida-
our success and well-being. validation in business and life. friends, or family members. Once tion from others, such as social me-
Whether in business or personal you have identified these individ- dia likes or comments, can lead to
relationships, seeking validation can • Seeking validation in both business uals, seek out their feedback and a constant need for approval and a
help us feel heard, understood, and and life can have numerous bene- opinions on your work or ideas. lack of self-confidence.
valued. fits. In business, seeking validation • Be open to constructive criticism • Additionally, seeking validation
In this, we’ll explore the impor- from clients and colleagues can and use it as an opportunity to from toxic or negative individuals
tance of validation and provide tips help build trust and strengthen re- learn and grow. can lead to feelings of inadequacy
on how to seek it out in your daily lationships. • Additionally, be sure to express and self-doubt.
life. • It can also lead to increased con- gratitude and appreciation for the • It’s important to seek validation
fidence and motivation, as well validation you receive, as this can from sources that align with your
What is validation and why is as improved communication and help strengthen relationships and values and goals, such as trusted
it important? problem-solving skills. build trust. friends, family members, or men-
• Validation is the act of acknowl- • In personal relationships, seeking • Remember, seeking validation is tors who provide constructive feed-
not about seeking approval or val-
back and support.
validation can deepen connec-
edging and accepting someone’s tions and improve communication, idation from everyone, but rather • Remember, validation should
thoughts, feelings, and experiences leading to greater intimacy and un- seeking feedback and support from come from a place of genuine
as valid and important.
derstanding.
• It is important because it helps us • Overall, seeking validation can those who matter most to you. care and concern, not from a de-
sire to please others or fit in with
feel heard and understood, which help us feel heard and understood, The importance of self- societal norms.
can boost our self-esteem and con- which can lead to greater happi-
fidence. validation. Conclusion:
• In business, validation can help ness and fulfilment in both our • While seeking validation from Seeking validation from the
personal and professional lives.
build trust and strengthen relation- others can be helpful, it’s also im- wrong sources can be dangerous and
ships with clients and colleagues. How to seek validation from portant to learn how to validate
• In personal relationships, valida- yourself. detrimental to your well-being.
tion can improve communication others. • Self-validation involves recog-
and deepen connections. • Seeking validation from others can nizing and accepting your own The writer is a well-known
• Without validation, we may feel ig- be a powerful tool for personal and thoughts, feelings, and experiences Astro Strategist and Business Astrologer
nored, dismissed, or unimportant, professional growth. To seek vali- without seeking external valida- Email: [email protected]

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