Internal Validation Seeking Behavior
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An Internal Validation Seeking Behavior is a personal behavior that involves individuals pursuing activities primarily for self-satisfaction.
- Context:
- It can (typically) involve activities that align with one's personal values, interests, and passions.
- It can (typically) lead to a sense of self-worth and self-achievement that is independent of external recognition or approval.
- It can (often) be driven by intrinsic motivations, such as the desire for self-improvement, self-discovery, or personal growth.
- It can (often) be associated with personally challenging, enriching, or meaningful activities.
- It can (often) manifest in diverse areas such as creative pursuits, intellectual endeavors, physical fitness, or spiritual practices.
- It can be in response to a realization that external validation is fleeting and not entirely fulfilling.
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- Example(s):
- Pursuing a hobby or interest purely for the joy and satisfaction it brings, regardless of its popularity or prestige.
- Engaging in personal projects or challenges that are meaningful and rewarding on a personal level, without seeking external recognition.
- Adopting a lifestyle or making choices that reflect one's true self, rather than conforming to societal expectations or trends.
- Undertaking a personal journey of self-improvement or self-discovery, such as learning a new skill, traveling solo for personal growth, or practicing mindfulness and meditation.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- an External Validation Seeking Behavior, such as engaging in activities primarily for social approval, recognition, or to impress others.
- See: Intrinsic Motivation, Self-Actualization, Personal Fulfillment, Self-Discovery, Psychological Well-Being.