Stop seeking approval

When we get a promotion, become engaged or are invited on a weekend away with friends, approval is an implicit part of why we enjoy that moment. But if you're so hooked on getting approval that you can't decided anything for yourself, your need for validation from others will erode your self-esteem and confidence.

Stop sugar-coating your opinions. Say what you think rather than saying things you don't mean just to avoid being disliked by others. Remind yourself that what someone else thinks of you has no bearing on who you are.

Don't fish for consensus from others by asking "Don't you think?" at the end of every sentence. Choose an outfit, video or desert without asking for guidance from anybody.