What other people think

2. What other people think of you is none of your business.


     Wow, that's a tough one. We are programmed from birth to pay attention to what other people think. In it's unblemished form, others' opinions framed, formed and informed us. In essence, we learned much about the world, what was socially acceptable behavior and what others had experienced.
We can still glean much from other people but this life tip suggests that we need to outgrow our need for someone else's approval. (Unless, of course, we've asked for an opinion.)

 It is interesting to me that we will take something someone says about us and believe it- even when it's not true! Take for instance, this example: You have curly black hair and you learn that someone made a disparaging comment about your straight red hair. Chances are you would laugh and wonder what was wrong with that person. Why? Because you KNOW your hair is black and curly. That's the kind of confidence and security about yourself that no opinion can alter. Get to know yourself so you can stay in your own business and not worry about another's!