Everyone has an opinion. You have an opinion, I have an opinion, your friends have an opinion – we all have an opinion. That’s the beauty of individuality, we all can see things from different perspectives. There’s no rule or law that says better than yours nor is there any that says yours is better than mine. We are all entitled to our own opinions.

However, there are some people who would try to impose their opinions on others as if what they think is the only thing that is right. For some, this is easier said than done as some people struggle with not worrying about what others think. They try their best to make everyone happy while putting their own feelings and opinions aside. They are essentially people pleasers and just like it is best to avoid toxic people.

You know what is best for you

We all have people with who we are close and who knows us better than anyone else. However, no matter how close you are with someone, no one knows you more than you know yourself. You are the only one who knows your most intimate thoughts and desires and you are the only one who can possibly know what is best for you to fulfil whatever it is you want to.

You will lose your ability to be assertive

Constantly caring about what people think is tantamount to seeking their approval. When you always look to others for approval, you lose your sense of individuality and your ability to make decisions based on your own thoughts and rationale. While it is good to consider the opinion of others, it also pays to be able to think for yourself and to make your own decisions based on your own intuition.

At the end of the day, it’s your life

This is self-explanatory. You are responsible for yourself. The choices that you make daily are all yours and whatever may come from those choices is your responsibility.

If you are the type of person who always worries about what other people think perhaps you should take some time out to think about it, figure out a way to stop doing it and take control of your life.

Versuasion Pakistan – Fareeha Robert