stop worrying about what other people think of me

I know I should stop worrying about other people think of me but I can’t help it.

I do it too much

I don’t know if it’s increased confidence or apathy…
There’s definitely less paranoia and concern of being judged.

where I would normally be extremely nervous & frightened of what the other person/people would think, but I went into it with far less worry than I’ve had in the past. I think being more relaxed enabled me to make a better impression. Sometimes when you worry it affects your behaviour so much that you make your fears come true.

... This is something that I really need to get over. I can’t even talk to people because I’m worried that I’ll say something stupid. It’s ridiculous. I know I should be happy with who I am, but I’m not =(

because I am afraid that if I am too open then people will judge me negatively. I don’t like being vulnerable or having to explain things so much. Some things feels like they require so much explanation if they are brought up, and I just get tired of it. Why do I owe anyone any explanation? If they judge me based on their preconceived (& often erroneous) notions, then that’s their problem.

Things I don’t want to worry about being judged on: my art work, my spiritual beliefs, my goofy braces, my book smartness, my thin body type, my shyness….these are things that make me feel out of place sometimes, or not good enough, or dorky and I worry about how I am judged when I need to be confident in myself & who I am.
I definitely think that being concerned with other people’s opinions is good to a point though…I don’t like to unnecessarily offend people or make bad impressions, but I don’t want to feel ashamed or hesitant to be me either.

I dont get along well with other females.. I love older guys.. (not old enough to be my father of course).. I need to stop worrying what other people think about my choices and just live my life. The world makes it seem as if its a crime to be young.. but then spend tons of money to look young again.. HYPOCRITES!

I’m an average teen at a normal school. I’m very self- conscious about my body, hair, etc. I look at the popular girls. They’re beautiful, have perfect skin, really fit and thin, and all the
guys like them. My friends always tell me I’m beautiful, but I’m still self- conscious.

Confidence is key. I lost weight, became self-actualized, got my life back together, and I’ve never been happier.

That should pretty much tell them how you think about their thoughts. LMAO