Why do we care what others think above what we think ourselves?

<p>How much time do you spend worrying about what other people think about what you are doing in your own life? The truth is, once you care about what others think of you, you have no life of your own. We can surround ourselves with an abundance of material goods. We can attain the contemporary social-ideal of beauty and style. Our peers can admire us, but if our inner authentic self is neglected, misery and suffering will haunt us until we die.</p> <p>Owning your flaws, your mistakes and being proud because they have made you a better person, is to be admired, not judged. Today, I find myself pushing peoples judgment buttons in order to practice consciously doing things to trigger the disdain of other people, simply so I can remind myself how little I care about what they think. I am always open to learn new things obviously but when it comes to my own life, I am not changing to please anyone but myself. Now this might sound selfish but it is not because I know who I am and what I need to be happy and that&#39;s what matters.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@theminddetective/why-do-we-care-what-others-think-above-what-we-think-ourselves-fe078d65624f">Click Here</a></p>