It’s human nature to look to others to validate our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. But, when those thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are rooted in victim mentality, validation of limiting beliefs will do nothing more than weaken self-confidence and cause one to feel helpless, cheated, desperate, bitter, and powerless. While it may feel validating to have false and limiting beliefs affirmed by others, it doesn’t make it true, and worse yet, it undermines one’s ability to change the circumstances of their life.
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When I was 18, I had embarrassing acne. It bothered me, so I sought a doctor’s advice. At this time in my young life, I thought that doctors knew everything and that I should do exactly as they say without question. My dermatologist suggested that I take Tetracycline to cure my acne. He prescribed a year’s supply and I took my daily dose, without question, for a year.
Little did I know that,...