#536: Why It Doesn’t Matter What People Think – 10 Reasons & How to Believe Them

Podcast #536   WHY IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT PEOPLE THINK - 10 REASONS & HOW TO BELIEVE THEM It's critical to learn the skill of knowing how to stop caring what people think, especially in the modern, constantly connected world that we live in. Everyone experiences fear and anxiety over being judged by others, but there are ways to overcome it. By following the 10 principles discussed in this episode and practically applying them to our lives, we can become more comfortable with ourselves and be more confident and independent in our pursuits! Most importantly, we can stop living in constant fear of what others will think and instead focus on living life according to our own principles In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're coaching on: * 10 reasons why it doesn't matter what people think … and then how to believe those reasons * The pillars of confidence and how to use them to help you stop caring what people think * What freedom from other's opinions really gives you -- you have to know what you're working towards to drive and motivate yourself enough to go through the discomfort of change ANNOUNCEMENTS: CHANGING THE VOICE IN YOUR HEAD WEEK! March 6th-10th, 2023Interactive, 5-days challenge By the end of the week you will:-Reset the atmosphere of your brain-Detox perfectionistic thinking-Detox overwhelmed thinking-Detox self-critical thinking-Have a plan to manage your mindset masterfully  You will feel and think differently on Friday than you did when you started the challenge on Monday, guaranteed.  You will feel empowered and like you finally can take control of your thoughts.You will feel unstoppable about what this means for your future.  You can and should think even bigger.  OPEN CLIENT SPOT: Fill out an application here:www.trishblackwell.com/coaching REVIEW OF THE WEEK: KNOW WHAT MATTERS, AND WHAT DOESN'T The pursuit of caring what people think is an act of prioritizing and celebrating the wrong thing / wrong objective. Being popular and liked doesn't make you happier, doesn't create more opportunity (intentional social skills and networking does, and having the courage to ASK for what you want does), it doesn't give you better or more deep friendships. Ask yourself WHY you care what people think and then you will be on your way to breaking free from the chains of over-caring. WHY IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT PEOPLE THINK Their opinion has no bearing or impact on your life It's a misplacement of responsibility. 1. You are not responsible for other people's happiness. You are not responsible for making other people happy. You are responsible for your own happiness. Other people are responsible for their own happiness. If you are trying to make other people happy, you will likely be unhappy yourself. 2. You are not responsible for other people's opinions. Other people's opinions are just that - their opinions. They are not facts. They are not the truth. They are simply someone else's thoughts and feelings. You are not responsible for what other people think or f...