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Inspirational thoughts: Stop caring what other people think. How? Understand that this is your life, not theirs, and you’ll have no one to blame but yourself if things don’t work out the way you’d hoped…their opinion shouldn’t matter more than your own. ~ Stephanie Klein
The problem with this quote, however, is that life has less strife and grief when you are liked and people approve of how you live your life. So why buck the system?
No Conflict – No Problems…Right? Wrong!!!!!
I bet you dislike conflict and problems as much as I do. However, there is a catch. When you always focus and worry about what other people think of you then you risk losing yourself in the process. You risk your dreams, your passions, and your enjoyments. Worst of all, you let external factors - all of which you cannot control - run your life. This is not a good way live. Once you fall into this trap, you risk experiencing a ton of unhappiness.
It’s a Trade off In Which You Can Come Out the Winner
Now, I am not suggesting that you completely ignore what other people think; however, I am suggesting several things as follows:
- Do not care what everybody else thinks. You need to determine the people whose opinion and thoughts matter the most. These are the people who care about you and have your best interest at heart. Then……
- You take their thoughts and opinions under advisement and compare them to your needs and what is in your best interest. Then…..
- Measure up against your instincts and emotions. How do you feel? Is going along no big deal, as it is not detrimental to what you want out of life? Or, do you feel the unease and unhappiness deep down in the pit of your stomach? Lastly……
- What’s the trade off and are you willing to pay the price to avoid conflict?
Short Term Pain, Long Term Gain
Sometimes, you have to be willing to stand up for what you want. Do you know why? Because if you are not living the life you were meant to lead you will be unhappy. If you are unhappy, you cannot be your best and you cannot give your best.
Passion and happiness are amazingly powerful; often resulting in much more joy in life. So ask yourself: is the short term pain of dealing with someone else’s disapproval worth being happy? Sure you’ll experience a little grief, but in the long run, you’ll experience more joy in life. Best of all, you are focused internally on the feelings and thoughts you have more control over.
It’s Easy to Judge Others – Many People Do That
Look at it like this – as long as you are not harming others or being destructive, what is wrong with following your dreams? What is wrong with placing what you THINK about yourself above others?
I don’t know….maybe I’m missing something. But here is what I DO know. These inspirational thoughts remind you that You are ultimately responsible for You. So control what thoughts and opinions are worth your consideration. I most certainly wouldn’t give that power away to just anyone and neither should you.
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