Why People Get Uncomfortable When You Don't Need Approval

Watch next: Why Your Presence Intimidates People Without You Trying https://youtu.be/Eeyz7mOEJFU Self awareness psychology can explain a moment you may know: you say no to a plan without apologising, you do not laugh at the joke, you do not wait for the group to agree, and the room goes cold. A colleague turns sharp, a friend goes quiet, and someone asks whether you think you are better than them. This video walks through why a person who does not need the room's approval can make the room uneasy, from the human need to belong, to the way your independence is read as a verdict, to the research on moral rebels and do-gooder derogation, to what happens in groups that reward people who stay in step, to the worth that depends on other people's opinions, and finally what you can do without shrinking or turning cold. Seeing it clearly is one small piece of self awareness psychology, because it separates what is about you from what is about them. TIMELINE 0:00 Self Awareness Psychology 1:03 Approval Seeking 2:55 Social Psychology 6:41 Group Dynamics 8:45 Self Worth 10:57 Self Awareness If you have ever been called cold, arrogant or "too much" for simply not following the group, this is a calmer way to look at it. Now it is your turn: tell us in the comments which part sounded most like your own life, and how you handle it. Putting it into words is already part of your own self awareness psychology. Subscribe and continue this journey of self awareness psychology. #selfawareness #approvalseeking #selfworth #socialpsychology #hiddenpsychology