An intense neediness can manifest itself in your behavior today, causing you to seek out the approval of loved ones and peers. Even if you manage to secure their accolades, you may not feel the sense of fulfillment you expected to experience. You can approach your need in a far more conscious fashion by cultivating feelings of security and acceptance within yourself. If you are happy with your lot in life and satisfied with the progress you have made thus far, you will likely find it easy to approve of your existence as it stands in the here and now. You may be surprised to discover today that your ability to affirm your own life allows you to easily ignore those who do not.

Though the people we care about can give us the love we as human beings crave, true acceptance can only come from within ourselves. When we believe in the value inherent in a healthy lifestyle and applaud ourselves for living in accordance with what is important to us, we tend to be less critical of ourselves and better equipped to handle criticism from outside sources. People who disagree with our choices have little chance of influencing our behavior because while we accept their right to their opinions, we also do not rely on outside affirmation to gauge our worth. Our ability to grant ourselves approval also provides us with the strength and self-awareness we need to create an unshakable reserve of inner strength. Your neediness will disappear today when you make an effort to accept yourself for who you are.