“What other people think about me is none of my business”

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This is an increasingly common phrase that seeks to help people who feel insecure or have low self esteem. But I don’t understand how it applies at all. A large proportion of what we do is aligned with the societal paradigm for our own survival. What others think of us is of upmost importance because if they think of us in a certain way, it may lead them to destructive actions against us. What other people think of me is important for my very survival. Can someone help me understand this phrase in the way it’s meant to be understood? Thanks!

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But 99.9% of the time it won’t, which is why it’s a useful phrase. It liberates you from anxiety that otherwise impacts your confidence to pursue what you wish.

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