Do you always feel like you’re being judged by others? Do you feel like people judge you unfairly? Does it bother you?
You can’t stop others from judging you, but you can police it. Judgement reveals more about the person judging than the person being judged. Don’t let it ruin your day.
People do a poor job judging others because they have limited information and have biases.
Judgement always feels like a threat, but usually isn’t. Not all judgement is equal. Assess who, what, and when judgement matters.
Here are 12 questions to help you not take judgment seriously.
1. Will their judgement matter 3 years from now?
2. Can their judgement cause you any real harm?
3. Does the judgement have any significant meaning for you?
4. Are they actually judging you?
5. Do you admire and respect them?
6. Are they well intentioned?
7. Are they knowledgeable enough?
8. Do they understand your perspective?
9. Do you agree with their expectation of you?
10. Do you want feedback on that topic now?
11. Is the way they are delivering judgment serving you?
12. What does someone that you actually admire and respect think of you?
When judgement matters, engage in dialogue, ask for honest opinion, specific examples, and suggestions.
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