Affirmation vs Validation – What’s the difference?

Introduction

We’ve all heard the saying “actions speak louder than words,” and that’s true when it comes to affirmations and validation. But what is an affirmation? How is it different from validation? What are some examples of affirmations and validation in action? And why do we need both of these tools to feel good about ourselves? The answers to these questions can help you use them together (and separately) to improve your self-esteem.

What is an affirmation?

An affirmation is a positive statement that you make to yourself. It can be written or spoken, and it can be used alone or with other affirmations. An affirmation can also be used in any situation–at home, at work, on the subway–to help you feel better about yourself!

What is validation?

Validation is the act of validating someone else’s thoughts, feelings and experiences. It’s a way to show that you understand what someone is saying and can help them feel better about themselves.

Validation can also be used as a way to improve your own self-esteem by showing others how much they mean to you.

How do they differ?

Affirmations are positive statements that you make to yourself. They’re usually in the form of “I am” or “I can,” and they can be used for a variety of different purposes. Some examples include:

• I am beautiful
• I am worthy of love
• I am smart enough to do this job well (even if you don’t believe it yet!)

Validation is different from affirmation because instead of telling yourself what your qualities are, validation involves someone else acknowledging them in some way–for example by saying something like “you’re right” or “I see how hard it was for you.” This can help improve self-esteem and build confidence, especially if done regularly by someone close to us who knows us well enough not just say things like “good job!” when everything goes smoothly but also when we struggle with something difficult or fail at something important

What are some examples of affirmations and validation in action?

Affirmations and validation can be used together to help you feel better about yourself.

An affirmation is a positive statement that you make about yourself, such as “I am smart,” or “I am beautiful.” When someone says an affirmation out loud, it might sound like this: “I am really smart!”

A validation is usually something someone else says about you (or does for you), but it’s also possible for us to validate ourselves. For example, if someone tells me that I’m smart, I may respond with an internal thought like “Yes! I know!” or even just a smile–those are both validations because they show appreciation and acceptance of what was said.

Affirmation and validation can be used together to help you feel better about yourself.

Affirmation and validation can be used together to help you feel better about yourself.

Affirmations are statements that you make to yourself, such as “I am a good person.” Validation is a process of listening and responding to someone else’s feelings, such as saying something like “I understand why you’re upset with me.”

Affirmation and validation can be used together to help you feel better about yourself. When you feel good about who you are, it’s easier to make good choices and stay on track. If you struggle with self-esteem issues or negative thoughts, try using these techniques in combination with other methods like therapy or medication!