Are you overly concerned about what other people think about you? Do you find yourself worrying about what others say about you?

While it is natural to seek the approval of others, those who have a high self-esteem, and are self-confident, are able to discount the negative opinions of others and to remain assured of their own self-worth.

Focusing on building your self-confidence can be made easier when you keep these five things in mind the next time you find yourself worried about what someone else believes about you.

1 – Never Guess what Others Might Be Thinking

You cause yourself much unnecessary suffering when you waste your energy imagining that others may intend you harm. You truly have no idea what anyone else is thinking. Continue reading →

Although it’s natural for our brains to care about how others perceive us, it’s not always healthy. If you find yourself often creating mind stories about what someone thinks about what you just said or did, you are most likely creating dissatisfaction in your life that can be turned around.

Try these mind hacks the next time you find yourself caring too much about what someone thinks of you.

1 – Everyone has Flaws

We all make mistakes. We all have issues that we could work on to become better, happier people. And yes, that includes you, but it also includes those people you worry don’t like you or don’t think you are good enough.

While it’s not healthy to drag up every negative thing you can think of about someone else, it’s a good practice to remember in general that no one is perfect. Continue reading →