From Psychologies · Ava Skoupsky · · 40s
Science Confirms Social Approval Hurts Happiness
Seeking approval from everyone harms happiness, science shows.
In brief
Seeking approval from everyone harms happiness, science shows. Waiting for social approval reduces happiness; self-worth matters more than others' acceptance. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Social approval harms happiness
Wanting approval from everyone is unrealistic and can hurt your happiness.
“On ne peut pas plaire à tout le monde”
Science confirms social approval limits happiness
A 2003 study in the Journal of Research in Personality shows self-worth affects happiness.
Self-worth matters more than approval
True happiness comes from self-worth, not seeking others' approval.
How to build self-worth
Ask yourself: Do you love yourself? Do you respect yourself? What words would you use to describe yourself?
In short
Waiting for social approval reduces happiness; self-worth matters more than others' acceptance.
