How do i stop caring what other people think?

Question

When ever i go out i always care about what other people think about me..

It's making me go crazy...

If my brother starts talking about something stupid around someone i get nervous...

how do i stop this

Answer 1

By quitting the emo phase and realising that no one gives a ****. I'd say people probably think worse about you being emo than what your brother says.

Answer 2

well let me tell you , there will always be people who will like you and not like you. One who will never leave you is Jesus. If u find yourself in him, you don't worry about what other people think aboutt you because he is the final authority and if u have the smile of God on your life nobody Else's opinion really matters.  

Answer 3

Ok quick answer which summerises years of therapy........

Learn to accept yourself for who you are, really what do other people/strangers opinions mean? When you answer this honestly, they mean nothing, It's all to do with self worth/self respect.....

In the big bubble of life you are a good person and does not to have the endorsement of strangers, it means nothing.....when you are walking down the street and you see a stranger wearing something you think ishideouss, do you think they care about what you think??? No...........

Analysis it and deal with it, don't spent too many hours debating it, itain'tt gonna change my friend, accept yourself, warts and all! x

Answer 4

Become comfortable with who you are. Become confident.  

Answer 5

Whip out the razor blade

and remember: vertical, NOT horizontal!

Answer 6

Logan, you are just too insecure and it's time for you to get over that.  As soon as you realize that, you are a special person, because there is no one else in the world just like you, and that God didn't make no ugly people, you will learn to live with yourself and be happy.

We all want to be liked, that's human nature, and is good because it keeps most of us from being mean and hateful people, but, please know that not everyone in the world will love or like you so don't try to please them all.  Be yourself.  Carry yourself well and even if you don't feel it inside, walk down the street or into a room like you belong there, because you do, and the world needs to know it.  If you are secure in yourself, the world will feel secure around you, and respect you for it.  Stop caring what others think and concentrate on just being proud and happy.

You are not responsible for your brother but if he says dumb things, when you get him home remind him to think before he speaks and, if he does make mistakes, try to overlook them.

I know you can do this and I wish you well.

Answer 7

Basically this only stops being a issue once u hit a certain age and know who u are.

If you are strong in the inside remeber nothing can break you. The outside, the material world has nothing over you and your spirit.

So the more things you go through in life, the more of a understanding u will have.

The fact that u asked this question shows that u are begining to understand. You have to question yourself, and find answers.

Have a happy life !

Answer 8

When you feel comfortable with yourself you won't care as much. If you are being the best person you can and genuine, then anybody that judges you as otherwise is not worth your time. Don't give anybody the power to make you feel awful. Reinforce your thoughts and eventually you won't feel like a victim.  

Answer 9

Believe me, I have had this problem for years and I'm only 13.

I think it's because you feel inferior to other people and you seem like your not good enough.

I've realized in my life, that if I have all the confidence in the world-no one can bring me down.

It's just like the saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Well that is not true because words do hurt people, but you just have to overcome that and brush it off your shoulders.

Because most people who make fun of you are either jealous of you, say things that are not true just to bring you down, or truly does not like you.

I have had a lot of bullying in my life in school, but I've just gotten over the c**p they said and moved on with my life, because I want to make it better for me.

Logan, you have to be yourself, no matter who you are with. And if you don't know who you are-then you'll find it, somewhere, somehow. I don't know. Be with people you love.

You have to be confident, it doesn't matter if you had a bad day, just keep your chin up-and think of the best.

I have come to the realization of that.

And, if people don't like me..I could really care less.

Because in life, you are going to meet good people, and bad. If they don't like you, then you just brush them off your shoulders.

You can talk to me more if you would like.

Here's my myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/iamthef0thmark3r  

Answer 10

You care about what other people think about you because you lack  self confidence and self esteem. When you are happy with yourself - no matter what shape or what colour or how stupid you are then it does not matter what someone else thinks about you.

Answer 11

If you have to ask, it's possible you may never know.

Try thinking about how cosmically unimportant any single human being is.  If you aren't important, and the person you're concerned about isn't important, then that person's opinion of you must be even less important.

Good luck.  And get your hair out of your eyes.

Answer 12

It takes time.  Watch these people closely.  As you lose all respect for them due to their actions, or words, you will stop caring.  The person you have to live with all of your life is YOU.  Be a person that you are happy with, Self respect is everything.  And remember, everyone makes mistakes, that is how we learn.