The need to prove ourselves is something that most of us have been roped into along our life journeys, whether it be as the new kid in middle school, when trying out for a high school sports team, or as an adult beginning an exciting new job or relationship. The butterflies whirl around in our stomachs and adrenaline surges through our veins, as we give it everything we've got to acquire that external approval we've been tricked into thinking we need by the ego. Proving ourselves can set us up for a dangerous trap, as it takes tremendous energy to convince others of our own self worth. Not only this, but the less we actively seek out external approval the more it lands in our laps. Practicing humility leads to authenticity, and authentic confidence has nothing to prove.
