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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A large part of it is to help people with anxiety I suspect. Because they over-criticize themselves based on what they think people think.
More practically, doing things that society does not accept, like choosing an anti‐capitalistic lifestyle, transitioning gender, being polygamous all invite a lot of negative social attention. And the phrase helps you remember that they don’t matter in living your best life.
A large part of it is to help people with anxiety I suspect. Because they over-criticize themselves based on what they think people think.
More practically, doing things that society does not accept, like choosing an anti‐capitalistic lifestyle, transitioning gender, being polygamous all invite a lot of negative social attention. And the phrase helps you remember that they don’t matter in living your best life.
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