We all know that nagging feeling when we're going through a rough patch, and we think, "I shouldn't feel like this; my life is pretty good compared to others." But here's the thing - your feelings are entirely your own, and they are valid. It's crucial to recognize that just because you may have certain advantages over others doesn't mean you can't experience moments of self-doubt, sadness, or insecurity.In this episode, we're here to remind you that you absolutely deserve to respect your feelings and, in doing so, respect yourself. Self-validation is an essential practice in your journey toward self-acceptance.When we stop standing in our own way and permit ourselves to feel, we start building confidence and self-assurance. This process is a rite of passage because, in the grand story of our lives, we're the only constant presence from the day we are born to the day we leave this planet. No one else can be as unwaveringly dedicated to us as we can be to ourselves.