At a time when our ancestors shared the planet with woolly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers, no one wanted to get left behind. Group inclusion was necessary for survival. Today, our greatest predatory threat is our own species, both physically and socially. Regardless of this threat shift, the need for acceptance—and the fear that we won't be accepted—remain powerful influences on our thoughts and feelings. In fact, this in large measure fuels the existential anxiety that has become the hallmark of a generation, driving everything from people-pleasing to co-dependence to over-sharing on social media. In other words, while our brains have evolved, that part of it that believes we must ensure we are included in our tribe, no matter the cost, is alive and well. It’s commonly referred to as our lizard brain. Read more here: https://www.zaheennanji.com/rr/why-we-care-what-others-think-of-us

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2. 6 Signs You Worry Too Much About
What Others Think of You

3. As much as we’d like to show that we don’t care
about what others think about us, we do.

4. Whether it’s the feeling of embarrassment, or the fear
of being laughed at, caring too much only holds us
back from what we want.

5. Here are 6 signs to know if you worry too much
about what others think of you.

6. 1. You want everyone to like you
In an attempt to ensure everyone likes you,
you do and say things that aren’t you. You
aren’t living your authentic life, which
leaves you feeling miserable and alone.

7. 2. You can’t say no
You have a hard time saying no
because you don’t want to let them
down. If they feel disappointed,
you worry they will stop liking you.

8. 3. You are worried about what you say
You constantly think about what you are
saying and your manner of speaking.
You are your worse critic, and you
constantly self-censor yourself.

9. 4. You over-analyzing yourself
You are constantly trying to observe each
and every one to check if anyone has
noticed you falling short of expectations.

10. 5. You don’t take feedback well
You know that feedback is good for you
and will actually help you excel, you just
can’t deal with it because you’re telling
yourself that you are not good enough.

11. 6. You don’t ask for help
You worry that you will be judged for
not being competent or capable enough
to handle things on your own.

12. Why You Need To Stop CaringWhy you need to stop caring

13. You give away
your power

14. Diminish your
mental health

15. You give up
your happiness

16. You live in
fear

17. Keep you from
your dreams

18. You may be
unfulfilled

19. You may never
be appreciated

20. You are more open
to manipulation

21. How to Stop Worrying
About What Other People Think

22. Question the
productivity

23. Remember…
Everyone worries

24. Seek wise
counsel

25. Find out
who you are

26. Ask yourself what
the worst case is

27. Practice
self-acceptance

28. Change your
focus

29. Surround
yourself
with positivity

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