Stop worrying what other people think – at least if it is getting all-consuming and too much. We can take on board good advice, appreciate useful feedback, but worrying to the point of it becoming problematic with regards to what others think is what today’s article is all about.

Constant worrying takes a heavy toll. It’s like a sly foe that creeps up on you, whispers unpleasant thoughts, holds you back and tries to hypnotise you into becoming mediocre. It potentially keeps you up at night and can make you edgy and tense during the day. Such concerns can send your anxiety levels soaring, sap your emotional energy, and interfere with your daily activities.

For some, this is easier said than done as some people struggle to stop worrying about what others think. They try their best to make everyone happy while putting their own feelings and opinions aside. They may well be people pleasers and just like it is healthy to avoid toxic people or remove them from your life at times, it is also quite wise to avoid being too much of a people pleaser. Why? Because you may get taken advantage of and no one enjoys being used, and because such worry is often futile, energy sapping and unnecessarily stressful.

“Worrying is a waste of time. It doesn’t change anything, it just messes with your mind and steals your happiness.”