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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Not worrying about what others think...

I have recently started to follow a new blog. I have found a lot of her blogs to be helpful and insightful. She posted a blog about not worrying about what others think (read it here).

It got me thinking about how a few years ago, I pretty much decided that I had to stop worrying about what others thought of me. That decision led me to be able to do many things that I would not thought were realistic in the past. I posted a comment to this blog and I would like to expand on it here.

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I was able to focus on me and healing myself.

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I was able to say “NO” and able to stand up for myself.

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I was able to take the first step to fitness by donning a swimsuit and go to the rec center pool.

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I was able to join a gym and work out at a variety of things.

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I was able to start liking myself.

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I took a two week solo trip and went to the many spectacular places like the Grand Canyon and experienced so many things.

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I was able to start walking, running, playing and enjoying being outside.

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I was able to start talking to others and finding so much support.

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I was able to be honest with friends about what the changes I am making in my life.

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I was able to ignore the experts and start to figure out what works for me!

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I started to participate in charity events and raise money for good causes. (Tomorrow a 56 floor stair climb for the American Lung Association!)

When I stopped caring about what other people thought, I was actually able to start loving others.

I think it is a good thing to stop thinking about what others think. Honestly, I find that most people are self absorbed and not really thinking about you. Sure, there are exceptions but I think you find a lot of support among your friends for positive lifestyle changes you are making. If not, maybe you need to reconsider your network of friends.

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." --Dr. Suess


8 comments:

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    1. :) Thanks, Heather...I could add that I would never have met wonderful people like you if I had given into my fear about what people thought!

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  2. I wish to be able to achieve that one day. If you stop worring about what other people think you pretty much free yourself :-)

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    1. One step at a time...I must admit that it does creep in every now and then...but I try to recognize it and regroup.

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    1. THANKS! My goal was somewhere between 30 and 40 minutes...I did it in 29:04...definitely not the fastest but not the slowest...I met my goal.

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  4. I am so very proud of you and proud to know you. You have done a FANTASTIC job! I know you will do well tomorrow! Keep up the great work!

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    1. Thanks, Kelly! I so appreciate all the support.

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