

4 Signs You Care Too Much About What People Think & How To Stop Worrying About People’s Opinions
201 snips Mar 1, 2024
Explore the subtle signs that indicate you may care too much about what others think, like struggling to say no and feeling swayed by external validation. Discover practical strategies to reclaim your self-worth and learn to recognize the difference between helpful feedback and harmful opinions. Jay emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and personal clarity, guiding you to cultivate resilience against external judgments. Gain tools to stop people-pleasing and confidently stand your ground, empowering you to prioritize your own values.
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Balancing External Input with Your Values
- Seek validation from others and gain insights, but avoid basing life decisions solely on their opinions.
- Align your choices with your values, not just the values of others, especially big life decisions.
Subtle Signs of Over-Reliance on External Validation
- Caring too much about others' opinions can manifest subtly, like being easily swayed or struggling to say no.
- People-pleasing and outsourcing choices also indicate over-reliance on external validation.
The Importance of Caring What People Think
- Caring what people think is crucial for closeness, belonging, and social order.
- Total disregard for others' opinions would lead to chaos.