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I also suffer from worrying about what other people think about me too much. One place where I really notice this is at the gym. I am constantly having thoughts like "I wonder if that girl is looking at me?" "Maybe I should increase the weight I'm lifting to appear stronger," "Why does this person keep looking at me? I probably look terrible," etc.
One thing that helps me is just focusing on my breathing and thinking about nothing, similar to what I do while meditating. I am also going to try the great suggestions on this thread! I love the idea of thinking about the people who love me and my higher self.
Taking this to the extreme though, we do have to care about what other's think of us as least somewhat. As JeffS said you would probably be considered insane if you didn't care AT ALL what other's thought. |