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How to Stop Dependent on Others' Opinions: Step-by-Step Instructions
10.02.2025 17:36
Fear of the opinion of the majority or authoritative figures forces a person to change his opinion or betray some beliefs.
All of this can be seen as an interference that limits your life and hinders your development.
How to break this circle and what needs to be done to stop depending on the opinions of other people, Lady Mail.ru reports, citing experts.
Step one
First, you need to acknowledge that there is a problem, and then think about why someone else's opinion worries you so much.
Accept the fact that it is impossible to please everyone, and this kind of attempt leads to stress and emotional burnout.
Step two
Write down on paper the feelings that worry you. Remember them in difficult moments and especially when you start criticizing yourself.
This technique will help you get used to the idea that you, too, can have your own opinion and point of view.
Step three
Self-awareness is destroyed by internal dialogues of a negative nature.
It's not difficult. Give up self-flagellation and self-criticism and you will learn to think positively.
Step four
If you have a lot of acquaintances who are critical of you, then it’s time to change your social circle.
Surround yourself with people who value you and support your goals.
Meditation and keeping an emotion diary are very helpful in this regard.
But the most important thing in such a situation is to give yourself the right to make mistakes.
And then, over time and through personal experience, you will learn to be independent and accept yourself.
