When we learn to like ourselves more, we do not need constant reassurance and applause from others. We may also discover that we have been doing certain things against our will simply because we wanted somebody's approval. This is our fault, not theirs, and we can get such practices out of our lives when we no longer need them.
This one is HUGE for me.
I have done a lot of stuff in my life simply because I thought it was expected of me and people would like me better for doing it.
I am slowly changing that behavior. But dang it's quite a process.