One of the four options we have in any problem situation is acceptance. Validation is one way that we communicate acceptance of ourselves and others. Validation doesn't mean agreeing or approving.

Think back to the last time someone told you you shouldn't feel a certain way, your beliefs are wrong, or you did something bad. That’s invalidation. Invalidation often triggers defensiveness, ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. On the final episode of her TV show, Oprah declared: “I’ve talked to nearly 30,000 people on this show, and all 30,000 had one thing in ...