General: I’m a disappointment, and I’m happy about it!

societal expectations

standards or pressures created by society (суспільні очікування)

approval-seeking

trying to gain praise or acceptance from others (прагнення схвалення)

self-acceptance

recognising and valuing oneself honestly (самоприйняття)

unrealistic standards

expectations that are impossible or extremely difficult to achieve (нереалістичні стандарти)

liberating

making someone feel free or less restricted (визвольний)

perfectionism

the need to achieve everything perfectly (перфекціонізм)

validation

approval or confirmation from others (схвалення)

authenticity

the quality of being genuine and real (автентичність)

personal growth

improvement in one’s character or abilities (особистісний розвиток)

people-pleasing

constantly trying to make others happy (бажання всім догодити)

emotional resilience

the ability to recover from emotional difficulties (емоційна стійкість)

rebellious mindset

a way of thinking that resists social pressure (бунтарське мислення)