The Allure of Approval: Why We Seek Universal Likability [Ep.765]

As children, we all wanted to be the popular kid. We wanted everyone to like us. We wanted to be the kid chosen first for the team. However, no matter what we may have done there was always one or two kids who did not like us. What happens when we are adults and this desire to be liked by everyone continues in our lives? What about us causes us to want to be liked by everyone? On today's show, I am going to be talking about why we want to be liked so badly. I am going to examine the roots of our desire for popularity and how it shapes us as adults. Are you a people-pleaser, or can you be authentically yourself without needing outside validation? It is important to understand the difference between people-pleasing and being an authentic person. We need to take a deeper look into if our childhood is triggering us. Understanding why we do things, why we make certain choices, and why some things really impact us is key to our seeing who we are. We need to uncover the reasons why being liked by everyone still impacts our lives as adults.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ashley-berges-show--1272964/support.

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Our personal relationships are extremely important and being able to navigate them properly is paramount for our safety, well-being, and overall happiness. We may find ourselves in a challenging family dynamic, complicated marriage or relationship, and all the while working to gain a clearer picture of what we want in our life and what makes us tick. The better we understand human nature, self-centered personalities, passive aggressive behavior, personality disorders including narcissism and borderline, the better we equip our lives centered around knowledge and personal empowerment. The more we center ourselves around healthy companionship, family, friends, and co-workers, the more time we have to work on ourselves to be the best version of us!  This show is dedicated to anyone who has had enough of manipulation, gaslighting, and others trying to control them through manipulative tactics including the silent treatment and passive aggressive behavior. Instead of finding yourself in constant reaction mode due to someone else’s criticism, mental and emotional abuse, and childish behaviors, you choose to thrive and surround yourself with healthy people. This show is your safe zone and the place to learn and make huge strides in your relationships and in your life to get the healthy life you deserve.  Ashley works with clients all over the world by helping them to make healthy choices, change outdated mindsets, and adapt a new way of life to achieve the life and relationships they have always wanted. Ashley’s client cover the globe. For more information her website: www.ashleyberges.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ashley-berges-show--1272964/support.