Let Them Talk
Do you ever find that you worry too much about what other people think of you? As long as the opinions of other people are important to you, it is perfectly normal to pay attention to them. However, what if even the tiniest of things start to worry you? As social creatures, we have a strong desire to fit in so that we can be liked by others. But it's important to know where to stop.
It's easier to follow the crowd when you don't know anything about your unique qualities, weaknesses, or strengths. When you are content with who you are, you stop trying to be liked or accepted by other people and stop caring about what other people think.
When you act and act in a way that pleases others and gets their approval, you probably avoid doing things you enjoy because you care too much about what other people expect of you. You may even miss out on a lot of opportunities that are coming your way if you stay in your comfort zone. You will be more open to learning new things and less afraid of failing if you don't worry about what other people think and don't look for their approval.
"You will be their prisoner if you care about their approval." Lao Tzu: When you fully accept yourself from the inside out, you are more likely to care less about what other people think of you. Indeed, each of us possesses something distinctive…
