Name: How To Stop Caring What Others Think Of You | ?Podcast and Chill | Intermediate
Uploaded: 2025-02-13T01:03:33.000Z
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Gwen, do you remember that time in high school when I wore that bright orange jacket?

You mean the one everyone called the pumpkin?

But after hearing all those comments, I stopped wearing it.

I felt so embarrassed, even though it made me happy.

Once I wanted to join the drama club, but I didn't because someone said, Gwen's too shy to act.

I cared more about what they thought than what I wanted.

Why do we let other people's opinions hold us back?

That's exactly what we're talking about today.

How to stop caring so much about what other people think about us.

Welcome to Podcast and Chill on the Learning English Podcast Channel.

Today, we'll share why we care so much, what it costs us, and how to let go of those fears.

If you're tired of living for others, keep listening.

Let us help you take the first step to living freely, without fear of what others think.

Oh, and here's a little reminder for our listeners.

In today's episode, we've prepared a free PDF with tips and to help you on your journey.

Make sure to check it out in the description box or the comment section.

So why do we care so much about what others think?

According to researchers, thousands of years ago, humans have lived in groups.

Back then, being accepted by the group meant safety.

If the group didn't like you, it could mean danger or even survival.

So, we learn to care about how others see us.

We don't need others' approval to survive anymore, yet we still crave it.

We don't need to fight for survival like before, but we still care about opinions.

I feel like society always tells us to act a certain way.

Culture gives us rules about how to look, speak, and live.

Every time you post a picture or write a comment, you wait for likes or comments.

You want people to approve of you, it's like a scoreboard for your life.

If people don't respond, you feel bad, like you're not good enough.

You end up doing things just to please others.

Yes, like wearing clothes you don't like or saying yes to things you don't want to do.

If someone doesn't like you, you start doubting yourself.

And third, it stops you from trying new things.

Imagine how many dreams stay dreams because of fear.

What one person loves, another person dislikes, and that's okay.

Some people love spicy food, others hate it.

Someone may not like you, but that doesn't mean there's something wrong with you.  Their opinion is about them, not you.

Others' opinions do not decide our worth.

Your own happiness and the people who truly care about you.

Right, because at the end of the day, the most important opinion is yours.

I think that if we let go of worrying about others, we can live freely and confidently.

It's time to stop giving away our power to other people's opinions.

Let's choose to care less about judgment and more about what makes us happy.

Your worth isn't in someone else's thoughts.

All right, now let's bring out some useful phrases in today's episode for our listeners.

Fit in, to feel accepted or part of a group.

Example, Sarah changed her hairstyle because she wanted to fit in with her new friends.

Example, when no one invited her to the party, she felt left out.

Crave, to have a strong desire for something.

Example, after a long day, I crave peace and quiet.

Measure our value, to decide how important or worthy our value is.

Example, your job title doesn't measure your value as a person.

Give away our power, to let others control your feelings or decisions.

Example, don't give away your power by letting negative comments ruin your day.

For me, it's the people who truly care about me.

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