Internal Emotions
Have you ever done something just to make others happy even when it didn’t feel right inside? Maybe you posted a photo for likes, took a job because it “looked good,” or waited for someone to praise your effort just to feel good about yourself.
That’s what we call external validation and while it feels nice for a moment, it rarely lasts.
What really matters is what you feel inside. That’s where internal emotions come in and they’re far more important than any outside approval.
What is External Validation?
External validation is when you depend on others to feel good about yourself.
Examples:
- Feeling proud only when someone compliments you
- Doubting your work unless others say it’s great
- Comparing your life to others on social media
We all do this sometimes. But if we rely on it too much, we lose touch with what we really feel or want.
Internal emotions are the feelings that come from within you. They’re not based on what others say—they’re based on your own thoughts, values, and experiences.
What Are Internal Emotions?
Examples:
- Feeling happy after finishing something meaningful
- Feeling calm after making a decision that matches your values
- Feeling uneasy when something doesn’t feel right even if others say it’s fine
These emotions help you understand you not what others expect from you.
Why Internal Emotions Matter More
1. Others’ Opinions Change. Your Inner Peace Stays.
People will praise you today and forget tomorrow. But if you feel proud of yourself inside, that feeling can stay with you much longer.
2. You Know Yourself Better
When you listen to your inner feelings, you begin to understand:
- What makes you happy
- What feels wrong
- What you truly care about
That kind of self-awareness is powerful.
3. You Become Less Dependent on Others
If you always wait for people to clap for you, you’ll always need someone else to tell you you’re doing okay. But when you trust your own feelings, you become stronger and more confident.
4. You Can Be Your Real Self
When you care more about how you feel inside, and less about impressing others, you start living more honestly. And that’s when real happiness begins.
5. You Build True Self-Worth
Likes and praise might make you feel good but only for a while. Real self-worth comes from:
- Being kind to yourself
- Learning from mistakes
- Knowing your value, even if no one says it out loud
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to prove anything to anyone.
You don’t need constant praise to know you’re enough.
You just need to trust your inner voice—the quiet one that tells you when something feels right or wrong.
The more you listen to it, the stronger and more peaceful you become.
