No need to impress others

• Social media has now made impressing others a lifestyle.  Everyone is striving to get a great job, make more money, and do what’s new and trendy, not because they love it or need it, but just because society thinks it is cool.

• We, humans, have a natural desire to be liked. And this is not surprising since, historically, people who were liked and wanted were better fed and protected. But where do we draw the line? It becomes an issue when we are so concerned about being liked that the reality we see becomes distorted.

• We all like it when someone appreciates our work, but is it really necessary to impress everyone all of the time? And what if they’re impressed one day and jealous the next?

• The desire to fill the void in you and use others’ approval to make yourself feel good is a sign of low self-esteem and low self-confidence. You will eventually realize that if you constantly seek approval from others and avoid making your own choices, you will become a fake version of yourself. And that is not sustainable. This constant need for approval mostly leads to unhappiness and stress.

• We need to accept that everyone has different tastes, expectations, and opinions and that nobody is perfect. Not everyone likes chocolate, right? By acknowledging this, you’ll be able to accept your own insecurities and put things in perspective.

• Don’t try to be someone you’re not. Be yourself. You will feel much more confident if you try to impress the real you. Find things that give you and others real value. Prove only to yourself because the only person you need to impress is YOU.

But that’s just my take. Comment and share yours.

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