How much do you care about what others think about you? Typically I would assume the younger you are, the more you tend to worry about personal image and how it’s projected onto others. As we grow older however, we tend to realize that no one really cares. In my opinion, when people worry too much about how they are perceived, they are held back, pretending to be someone they are not. There could definitely be positive AND negative impacts of this, but it’s really up to the individual to identify whether or not it’s truly worth the hassle. What I do know is that if you can get rid of your self-consciousness, then you are a step closer to higher confidence. This could mean you are willing to try new things, take risky decisions, and others things of such nature. Not everyone is going to agree with what you do. Not everyone is going to support your ideas. However, the fact that you have taken these leaps and bounds show that you are far ahead of many others. At the end of the day, you are the proactive one. If things fail for you, then face the consequences and learn. If you succeed, then reap the rewards.
With this said, don’t blindly do whatever you want. Don’t just become a snob just because you don’t care about what others think.. Take risks, but think logically as well. Don’t let other people inhibit your decisions and happiness, but also respect their opinions as well. Ultimately, if you want to be happy, you don’t have to follow all the standards given by society. Everyone is different, so show it.
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