How do you be yourself without being afraid what people think?

Question

How do you be yourself without being afraid what people think?

Answer 1

Be asertative, let not others tell you what you think. On the other hand be aware of what you think, say or do that might hurt, sounds illogical or negative.

Answer 2

stand tall and stand up for ur self...  if they have a problem act as u dont care, and they will get the message to shut there stupid mouths

Answer 3

It doesn't sound like you are comfortable with yourself.  I think you are aware of what is socially acceptable but you want to do it your way and the thought of what people think makes you uncomfortable.

If you truly "be" who you are, you won't even think about other people.

I'll share this with you:  My daughter dresses like a bag lady.  I used to be embarrassed by her combat boots and gypsy skirts!  But she just goes about her business like she was dressed by Prada.  She's open and friendly and people are always eating right out of her hand.  Now I don't even think about what she's wearing!  She's happy and she doesn't give a hoot about what other people think!

Answer 4

I think it's human nature to care about what people think.  Often times our realities are distorted as far as what other people think about us.  This differs between men and women for different hormones affect one's mentality.  Basically, we care about what other people think because no one truly wants to be lonely.  If we don't fit in somewhere, loneliness becomes an issue.  Humans are social creatures.

Answer 5

Well people come and people go. But the regret of missing out on something you did or wanted to do can almost haunt you. Also your family and friends will stick by you if you act like yourself so don't worry about stupid people.

Answer 6

Well stop trying to please everyone else by making them happy by acting the way they want you to. It all matters how happy you are and if you are not happy being the way you are now then by all means act the way you want to! trust me it may seem tough at first but life gets so fun!

Answer 7

by not thinking what they think...

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Answer 8

realize that what these people think, they do not really have no bearing on who you are or want to be.

there opinions are like gusts of wind, they can't really change who you are unless you want it too.