Do you worry about what others think or say about you?
@itslikethistome (796)
United States
August 9, 2016 1:25pm CST
Do you allow other peoples negative opinions about you to discourage you? I use to. But since I've gotten older I view others negative opinions about me as a reflection of their own insecurities. Opinions are just that, opinions. I know my worth and whats most important to me is how God views me, I am concerned with His opinion of me :)
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
9 Aug 16
Not any more.I think you're right, people are projecting their own issues onto other people when they're judgemental.We all do our best and not every one is going to like us no matter what. You can't put on a different face for each person you meet, that's for sure. You gotta be you!
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@itslikethistome (796)
• United States
9 Aug 16
I absolutely agree with you Sue H.. Nicely said :)
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@marie42 (981)
• Shreveport, Louisiana
9 Aug 16
I used to worry about what everyone thought of me. But, as I gotten older it don't really bother me. The way I feel is everyone has the right to there own opinion and feelings. If they have negative opinions about me, well that is on them. I can't let anyone defy who I am. Because I know me! Now, if it's something have done wrong and people point it out, then yes I will listen.
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@itslikethistome (796)
• United States
9 Aug 16
So true, what others think about us in a negative way doesn't truly define what we are on the inside...I always welcome others positive opinions about myself especially if their opinion will help me succeed in my bettering my situation or reaching my goals. Not thinking more of myself than usual helps me to keep a positive image of myself as well.
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@itslikethistome (796)
• United States
9 Aug 16
@marie42 Yes that can happen when we put our trust in others opinions of us or when we look up to them we may be disappointed or shocked by what they say....
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@marie42 (981)
• Shreveport, Louisiana
9 Aug 16
@itslikethistome Very true. i always think of others. sometimes that is my downfall because I put trust in some and end up getting burned.
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@itslikethistome (796)
• United States
9 Aug 16
All of us I believe are affected to some degree by negative opinions about us. The challenge and key is to being your own advocate and best fan because we all know in our hearts the type of person we are. Unbeknownst to others our good words, actions, and even thoughts are out of most peoples sight.
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@sabtraversa (13057)
• Italy
9 Aug 16
I only listen to negative opinions about me when I agree with them, but I try to carry on and solve my problems.
Otherwise another kind of opinion has never had effect on me.
Age solves some emotional issues, doesn't it? 
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@itslikethistome (796)
• United States
9 Aug 16
When others are giving me "constructive criticism", I appreciate it because they have my back and they are a true friend. A real friend will tell you what you need to hear rather than what you want to hear.
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@CaseyRoss9966 (4056)
• United States
10 Aug 16
No. I don't care about what others think or say about me. I am happy with who I am as a person on the inside and the outside. I don't let others negative comments get me down.
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@ayahmdee13 (199)
• Pasig, Philippines
10 Aug 16
There are times that I worry about what others are saying but I am telling myself that I shouldn't mind it because it's not worth it. Just make me feel stress.
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@itslikethistome (796)
• United States
10 Aug 16
I agree. Worrying about what others think or say about you will only stifle your thinking and emotions
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@carebear29 (31961)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
9 Aug 16
Amen. This is the truth. Only God can judge you.
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@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
12 Aug 16
Though I avoid to get discouraged but sometimes when someone very dear to me says something negative about me, it actually hurts. But later I see it positively that it gave me some scope for improvement.
In all negative words give you home for betterment.
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@itslikethistome (796)
• United States
12 Aug 16
So very true....Even negative opinions about us can have a positive impact on us if we look at them with a view to making improvements in yourself. We either avoid that person(s) who are figuratively toxic to us as individuals or we take what people say about us with a grain of salt and move on. After all we know our own worth if we'll honest with yourself....Sometimes its about who's giving the negative criticism and why.
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