Stop thinking so much about someone who spends no time thinking about you.
We put a lot of stock in the opinions of others. We care too much about what people think about us, if they like us, and if they’re thinking about us the same way we’re thinking about them.
In reality, most people aren’t thinking of anyone except themselves. It’s human nature to want what’s best for us, so we make choices in an attempt to achieve those things. We all have a million thoughts running through our mind every day – decisions to make, errands to run, personal problems, family and relationship issues, etc. So odds are, that person isn’t thinking about you.
You make a bad mistake at work and people see you? Yeah, they noticed, but guess what, they’re going ahead and living their life right after and all those thoughts and tasks are quickly going to consume their attention. Your hiccup means nothing.
You’re in a relationship or talking to someone, wondering constantly if they’re thinking about you? Maybe, but if they are, they’ll get in contact with you. They have a life to live just like you do. You may feel like you’re thinking about them all day, but it’s only in moments, and that’s what it’s like for them.
People may upset you, watch you make mistakes, reject you, whatever, but everyone is more focused on themselves than you. Don’t waste your time thinking about how other people perceive you. Be the real you and let them do the same.
August 18, 2024
