“What you think of me is none of my business.” ~Wayne Dyer
Do you ever worry about what people think about you? Have you ever felt rejected and gotten defensive if someone criticized something you did? Are there times where you hold back on doing something you know would benefit yourself and even others because you’re scared about how some people may react? If so, consider yourself normal. The desire for connection and to fit in is one of the six basic human needs according to the research of Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes. Psychologically, to be rejected by “the tribe” represents a threat to your survival. This begs the question: “If wanting people’s approval is natural and healthy, is it always a good thing?” Imagine for a moment what life would be like if you didn’t care about other people’s opinions. Would you be self-centered and egotistical, or would you be set free to live a life fulfilling your true purpose without being held back by a fear of rejection? For my entire life I’ve wrestled with caring about other people’s opinions. I thought this made me selfless and considerate. While caring about the opinion of others helped me put myself into other people’s shoes, I discovered that my desire, or more specifically my attachment to wanting approval, had the potential to be one of my most selfish and destructive qualities. Continue reading. Originally posted on Tiny Buddha.
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