Dependence on other people's opinions negatively affects your life and mood.
Therefore, it is important to find the strength within yourself to stop thinking about what other people think of you and to take responsibility for your life.
But how do you know if you are really too dependent on the opinions of others? In this case, you should analyze your behavior and pay attention to several signs.
Afraid to refuse?
Helping is right, but it is important not to do it to your own detriment. If you are always the person in the company who supports everyone, helps out, amuses, and if necessary sacrifices your time, money and space, then you need to understand whether you are doing something to your own detriment?
It's better to learn to say "no".
Seek approval all the time
If you care about the opinion of all your family and friends about buying a new dress or suit, you worry about the number of likes on social networks or think that you said something wrong, if a friend does not respond to a message for more than a minute, then this is a sign of a problem.
It is much better to base your self-esteem on objective indicators and your own feelings, rather than on someone else’s approval.
You are shifting responsibility
You shouldn't let your parents, friend or colleague make decisions for you.
A mature person knows how to take responsibility for their actions and also independently assesses the risks and consequences.
There is no need to be afraid of making a mistake, because making mistakes is normal. This is how each person gets their own unique experience.
Afraid of loneliness
The possibility of being left without an external moderator who directed them causes panic in a person who is highly dependent on others.
Experts note that fear will pass if you make your opinion a priority and learn to be responsible for your words, actions and decisions.
You take everything personally
If you hear whispers or laughter, and eventually you begin to feel like they are discussing you, then this is also a sign of a problem.
Earlier we talked about how to protect yourself from negativity.
