Download Article Show Download Article Not caring what others think can be difficult. However, there are plenty of steps you can take to become more self-confident, form your own opinions, and develop your own style. Try not to assume others are watching and judging your every step, and avoid putting too much stock in their opinions. Form your opinions based on facts and evidence. Make decisions based on your values instead of compromising your beliefs based on what others think. When it comes to style, remember that taste is subjective, so no one has the final word.
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Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement About This ArticleArticle SummaryX Not caring what others think about you isn't easy, but a good place to start is to accept yourself for who you are. For example, try making a list of your positive traits to boost your self-confidence. If you feel that others are judging you, try not to allow their opinions to define you. However, if you feel there is some truth in their judgement, use it as a chance to improve yourself. Additionally, avoid uninvited judgement by sharing less of yourself on social media and unfollowing or unfriending those who make you feel bad about yourself. To learn how to visualize successful outcomes instead of fearing embarrassment, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,256,642 times. Did this article help you?Why do I care so much about what others think?That is a normal human response. We want closeness with others and we care about them, so of course we care about what they think and we care about our relationship with them. It's very healthy to care how we're viewed. What becomes hurtful to us is to change ourselves based on that.
Why am I so bothered about what others think?One reason we fear others' opinions is because negative assessments can lead to shame, which is the feeling of being deemed worthless, incompetent, dishonorable, or immoral—and thus, given the weight we place on others' opinions, feeling this way about ourselves.
Is it possible to not care what others think?“For most of us, it is unrealistic to never care about what others think,” Kaplan says. “It's just a matter of expectations and having the proper balance. Surround yourself with people who accept you for who you are and do not make you feel judged.” Decide who you'll turn to for advice and external approval.
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