I'm an adult now, how can I stop needing praise?

Question

As a child I was constantly BOMBARED with PRaise so much so that I never formed my own sense of self. Where do I begin? Its tough!!!

Answer 1

Remember the praise! It's a good foundation. But you need to take a good, objective look at yourself as you are NOW & explore who you are--to YOU. I don't mean self "praise." I mean, the parts of you that you're very comfortble with, without pomposity. "Praise" is a need of vanity. Not as tough to do as you might now think!

Answer 2

I believe that adults should have be responsible and give our full effort in everything we do. It may or may not come out perfect, but then again we are human. If we "give it our best" then it is our best and that is what is most important. There are no awards or recognitions needed, just the realization that we didn't hold back. If we fail, try again, if we miss the mark, try again, and when we succeed or hit the mark, do it again. Do you see any trend? Don't beat yourself up, we are human. Try to improve no matter what. There are no "Oscars" for real people: but a sense of accomplishment of a job well done. Oscars are for out of touch insecure actors that pretend to act like people even thought the don't have a clue.

Answer 3

hmm this one's tough. well first of all, you don't have to get rid of the praise. it's always good to know that someone has admired or thanked you. sometimes, hard work and self-disipline do the trick. also, not doing something for someone else but only for you gives yourself all the praise you'll ever need.

Answer 4

Self praise! If you do something Imporntant or good. Praise your slef. Inorder to do this though you must find self assurance and and self esteme. Best of luck

Chris

Answer 5

try taking insults it sounds crazy but never be satisfied with how good you are pretend all your childhood praises are nothing more than fantasies and in your real life you want to make your life worth wile