You are given one life, and how you will spend it; it's up to you. We can't refuse that most of the time in our life, we have to follow whatever others do or think that we consider it will be the things that most people are supposed to do.
We have learned to follow social norms, and if we don't obey these rules, we will not fit in. And we think whoever does not fit in will be judged by others.
We do care so much about what others will think about us! And we always seek approval and validation from others. Living this way won't make us happy because we do not follow our truth.
Trying to please others and trying to fit in somewhere you do not belong will not make you any better. But what will make you better is being you, follow your passion, and follow your truth.
Even though it may seem hard to start, the more you spend time to know yourself, the more you will finally connect with your inner and find your truth.
When you no longer care about what others think or talk about you. You will no longer seek approval and validation. Because you know you are the one who knows most about you.
"Don't let people make you feel bad or guilty for living your life. It's your life. Live it the way you want.
-Unknown
"Become so confident in who you are that no one's opinion, rejection, or behavior can rock you."
-Unknown
This quote hits me hard. I believe confidence in ourselves is vital because it will lead us to any opportunity in our lives.
When we are confident in ourselves, we will believe in ourselves because we see our worth, so we don't look for anyone to approve or validate us.
Being confident doesn't mean that we see ourselves better than others or are superior, but we don't compare ourselves to others.
We have confidence because we know who we are, and it doesn't matter if others don't like us. Or they may even judge us!
Being confident in yourself, you don't need to be a very successful or high profile person. And there is nothing to do with external factors, but it is something you see yourself from within.
