I'm working on getting away from the need to be validated by other people. For the most part I'm doing pretty well. I'll analyze the circumstance and ask myself why I'm feeling the need for someone else’s approval and act accordingly. This doesn't always work though. Do you know any tips for getting past the neediness? Logically I know I don't need XYZ from someone but sometimes I can't shake the feeling. Anyone else ever feel this way? Any excellent books you can recommend about self-validation?