I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for what I'm not (Kurt Cobain, Nirvana)
Are you sick of worrying about what people think of you? Have you ever find yourself changing your conduct or repressing your genuine self in order to impress others? It's time to break free from the shackles of pleasing others and begin living life on your own terms. So, if you're ready to let go of the desire for outside validation and embrace your true self, keep reading!
The age-old question: why do we worry so much about what other people think of us? For starters, even if we act otherwise, we all secretly want to be loved and admired. Let's be honest: who doesn't want to be the cool kid at the party or the one with the most Instagram followers? It's our nature to want affirmation and approval, and sadly, we've been taught that our worth is determined by what others think of us. But you know what's hilarious? At the end of the day, most people are too preoccupied with their own problems to care about what we're doing.
UNDERSTAND THAT PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT YOU
Everyone, including you, has an opinion about everything. Some people will adore you, while others will despise you. That's just how the world works. Therefore, rather than attempting to please everyone, why not just be yourself and let the haters hate? Life is too brief to be concerned about what others think. Just be yourself, and the rest will fall into place.
REMEMBER THAT THOSE OPINIONS WON'T AFFECT YOU
I don't want to break your bubble, but the truth is that other people's perceptions of you won't have as much of an impact on your life as you would imagine. If you live in a basement without windows, fretting about the weather is similar—just it's not that essential. Thus, stop worrying about what other people will think of you and start living your best life. Since your own opinion is ultimately the only one that actually matters. So be free to flaunt your uniqueness, dance as if no one is watching, and wear those mismatched socks!
STOP PLEASING PEOPLE
Trying to please everyone is like trying to capture a fart in a jar, I've got news for you. It's meaningless, draining, and, to be honest, a little strange. So why not quit attempting to please others in favour of yourself? Do what makes you happy, stay loyal to yourself, and let the cards fall where they may. Because of this, seeking to impress others is a waste of time and energy. No one else in the world can do it as well as you can, so go ahead and be who you are without apology!
STOP APOLOGIZING FOR WHO YOU TRULY ARE
Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner (Lao Tzu)
My friend, pay attention: making excuses for who you really are is like to wrapping a potato in a bow and calling it a present. Simply said, it is absurd. So why not embrace your eccentricities and flaws rather than feeling bad for being your great self? Since nobody is perfect, not even Beyoncé, let's face it (although she comes pretty darn close). Hence, the next time you notice yourself making excuses for who you are, just keep in mind that you are a special, one-of-a-kind masterpiece, and that's something to celebrate, not make excuses for.
BE CONSCIOUS ABOUT WHO YOU SURROUND YOURSELF WITH
Let me let you in on a little secret: the company you keep can either make you a hot fudge sundae or a pail of rotten broccoli. So, it's critical to think carefully about who you invite into your inner circle. Choose those who encourage, uplift, and inspire you to feel like a superhero. And stay away from those who depress you, sap your strength, and give you the impression that you're stuck in quicksand. Be selective and picky about the people you choose to surround yourself with since life is too short to waste it on toxic individuals. You deserve only the best, of course, including a hot fudge sundae.
So there you have it, my homies! Stop caring what others think, stop apologizing for being your awesome self, and stop wasting your time with toxic people. Life is too short to be anyone but yourself, so go out there and slay like the boss you are! Remember, haters gonna hate, but you gotta keep doing you. Keep shining, keep hustlin', and keep living your best life. Peace out!
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