Did you ever see an unhappy horse? Did you ever see a bird that had the blues? One reason why birds and horses are not unhappy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses. - Dale Carnegie, 1888-1955, American Author and Achievement Expert
One of the many character defects that has hindered me in life has been worrying about what others thought of me. Trying to be what I thought they should be so they would like me. I did this for most of my life.
It has only been through sobriety and the steps that I have been able to finally understand what is meant by "what others think of me is none of my business." Today I no longer seek my happiness in other people. I know that I have to find it inside of me. No outside person or thing can make me happy just as no outside person or thing could make me sober.
What is your experience?
Have you fought with worrying about what others thought about you?
If so, do you still fight with it?
What are some ways that you found to stop worrying about what others thought of you?