Performing for Approval (8/8)

About this episode

Dr. Blossom discusses the impact of praise on self-identity and how to maintain clarity and discernment.

In this episode, Dr. Blossom talks about how praise can slowly turn into pressure and how we start protecting the version of ourselves that gets approval instead of responding honestly to what's in front of us. She breaks down how to keep your range, your clarity, and your discernment without rejecting affirmation altogether. Contact: hello@drjenniferblossom.com IG: @drjenniferblossom THE SECOND BLOOM JOURNAL Nervous System Assessment

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jennifer Blossom

Topics covered

• praise
• pressure
• self-approval
• clarity
• discernment

Keywords

• praise
• pressure
• self-approval
• clarity
• discernment
• affirmation
• self-improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Dr. Jennifer Blossom Show, THE SECOND BLOOM JOURNAL

Products: Nervous System Assessment

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