10 Signs That You Worry Too Much About What Other People Think

Aug 16, 2018

Its a fact that people judge you. They judge you on your choice of apparel, looks, intelligence, and so much more. Often times, people will put too much thought into what others think. You may be one of these people if you relate to these 10 signs.

No one's opinion matters more than your own, so after reading this article, you can make an effort to change your outlook, ceasing to care what others think about you.

This is the most obvious sign. People who worry what others think about them will also go out of their way to make others happy. There is nothing wrong with helping people out and being nice, but when you prioritize others over yourself, especially if they don't return favors, it is a blatant sign that you care too much what other people think. Try to only focus on people that are there for you; do not go out of your way to help people who wouldn't do the same for you.

This ties into the first point. If you are trying to please everyone else, you will have no time for yourself. Often, people will seek opinions of others - opinions that go against what they know to be fact and truth. Behaving this way can have a negative impact on your life. It is a habit that you must cut out.

It is important to keep yourself entertained and happy. However, someone who puts too much time into wondering what others think will sometimes feel guilty about what they do in their free time. Do not forget your own hobbies in favor of doing something with someone that you don't find enjoyable.

Failure to act like yourself is an easy sign to see. People around you will pick up on your sporadic behavior, making them judge you. Changing your behavior depending on your social surroundings is counter-productive for this reason. People will pick up on your change of attitude, making you seem socially awkward.

It's usually not very big lies that people tell when they are trying to impress others. You may lie about how much money you make, what you do, and what your interests are. You may lie, shifting to social trends, even if you don't have a real interest in those trends. Everyone should stick to their own interests and avoid following trends.

This doesn't necessarily mean you are seeking someone's approval. It just means you are nervous or worried. This type of paranoia can be very debilitating. Constantly wondering what people think is damaging to your mental health. It's better off to just ask what someone is thinking.

Do you find it hard to say no when you are asked to do something with someone? If you do then you probably worry about other people's opinions too often. Everyone loves going out and having a good time, but if you don't enjoy a particular activity it is okay to say no.

It is common for people to blame themselves for something that was out of their control. This is because people worry what others think about them. They are afraid others will blame them, so they blame themselves first. Only accept responsibility when it is truly your fault; don't accept the blame when something happens that you can't control.

If you do this you may not have time to join the conversation. This will make you appear socially awkward, never engaging in conversation with the rest of the group. Don't say anything that comes to your mind, but don't spend more than a few seconds to think about what you're going to say. Not everyone is sharp-tongued enough to respond quickly, but with practice, you can be an excellent conversationalist.

People who worry about what others say are often hesitant to ask for assistance. Generally, people like to help others, so asking for help shouldn't always be a stressful situation. However, you shouldn't constantly bother someone else with your problems.

Recognizing these signs can help lower your social anxiety. Everyone is guilty of at least one of the items on this list, so even if you think you are socially accepted, you can benefit from this advice. In fact, your friends and family may benefit from this article as well.