The Therapy Edit On 2 ways to help you worry less about what others think
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Oct 2, 2023 In this introspective discussion, Anna reflects on navigating her family's grief during a holiday in Greece. She shares how the scrutiny of strangers can amplify worries about judgment. With two practical steps, she encourages listeners to recognize the fleeting nature of others’ opinions and to anchor themselves in known truths. By embracing these strategies, she found freedom from the need for external validation. This journey toward self-compassion and understanding is both enlightening and relatable.
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Grief And Holiday Contrasts
- Anna describes a holiday in Greece taken shortly after upsetting family news where grief mixed with sunshine and family moments.
- She noticed herself worrying about what other guests and staff might think as she navigated tears and family meltdowns in public.
Noticing Others Watching
- Anna recounts spotting herself wondering what people at the resort thought about her family after seeing crying, laughing, and meltdowns.
- She reflects on being observed during both tender family moments and challenging behaviours from her autistic child.
Freedom From Strangers' Judgments
- Anna realized she had become liberated from needing to know what strangers thought about her family.
- She links this freedom to life experience, grief, and the limits of outsiders' single-snapshot judgments.
