Romane Newsletter: March 10, 2025
Your Simple Secret To Inner Peace: Value Your Inner Peace Over External Validation –
Imagine you’re holding a balloon. Every time someone praises you, it’s like adding a bit more air—your balloon rises. But the moment you face criticism or rejection; it’s like a pinprick to that balloon. Pop! Suddenly, your confidence deflates, and you’re left scrambling to fill it up again.
That’s what happens when we rely on external validation—the opinions of others—to determine our self-worth. But here’s the truth: real peace comes from within, not from approval, likes, or applause.
Why Do We Crave Approval?
From childhood, we’re conditioned to seek approval. A smile from a parent, a gold star at school, a pat on the back at work—it all feels good. But when we depend on it, we hand over control of our happiness to the outside world. And the world is unpredictable.
One day, people love what you do. The next, they don’t care, or worse, they criticize. If your confidence is based on their reactions, you’ll constantly feel anxious, chasing validation like a dog chasing its tail—exhausted, but getting nowhere.
The Power of Inner Peace
Inner peace comes from knowing your own worth—independent of what anyone else thinks. It’s about setting your own standards, being true to yourself, and not needing permission to feel good about who you are. When you cultivate inner peace, you:
✅ Stop wasting energy on what others think
✅ Feel calmer, even in stressful situations
✅ Make decisions based on what’s right for you, not what pleases others
✅ Live with confidence, whether you’re praised or criticized.
How to Strengthen Your Inner Peace
- Know Your Values – What truly matters to you? When your actions align with your values, approval or criticism from others loses its grip.
- Silence the Inner Critic – That voice in your head that says, “What will they think?”—challenge it. Ask yourself, “Do I really need their approval, or am I already enough?”
- Use Hypnosis & Affirmations – The subconscious mind holds deep-seated patterns. My hypnosis recordings can rewire your thinking, making it easier to feel in control, calm, confident, and self-assured, no matter what others say or do.
- Limit Exposure to Judgment – Social media can be a validation trap. Take breaks. Spend time in real conversations with people who genuinely support you.
- Celebrate Small Wins Privately – Not everything needs an audience. Learn to enjoy personal victories just for you.
Your Inner Peace Is Priceless
Imagine walking through life unshaken by criticism, free from the need for approval, and confident in your own path. That’s the gift of inner peace. The sooner you stop relying on external validation, the lighter, freer, and happier you’ll feel.
And remember—your worth isn’t based on a like button, a compliment, or someone else’s opinion. It’s already within you.
Wishing you peace, happiness, and fulfillment,
Vance Romane