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Approval Quote

When we are in touch with our needs, we are less dependent on others' approval - Marshall B. Rosenberg

This quote means that self-awareness of your own core needs is the ultimate antidote to seeking constant approval from others.

Emotion

Wise advice on anger

Use anger as a wake-up call to unmet needs - Marshall B. Rosenberg

Anger isn't the problem; it's a powerful signal. It's your psyche's alarm system going off, telling you that something you deeply value is being threatened or ignored.

Skill

Quotes about clarity principles

When we combine observation with evaluation, others are apt to hear criticism - Marshall B. Rosenberg

The core message is brutally simple: mixing what you see with what you judge about it will be heard as an attack, not as information.