I definitely hear you out on this! I consider myself lucky for realizing this early. We can never really please everyone, and attempting to do so will bring with it nothing but pain and distress.
I actually feel sorry for those who consider others' perspectives of them as a very big part of their life. Believe me, I've had friends who care more about what others think of them. And it's just as painful for me to see them live that way. It's definitely not the best way to live.
Glad you're also living your life for yourself and not for others!
So true. Pleasing others is painful. It makes you feel less and it reflects on your self-esteem. Always seeking validation is exhausting. That's why it is important for us to talk about it more and more. So more people realize that their strength is in their uniqueness and the ability to stand behind their dreams. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. :)
Exactly! It's the same problem I see: people always want validation from others. It makes me sad thinking how they end up neglecting themselves because of their desire to please everyone. While this might not be entirely bad in itself, too much of it is quite destructive.
But yes, this definitely has to be spread. I always try to talk to my friends about this and make them realize their self-worth... I can talk about it all they want but in the end, it's really up to them on what they're going to do about it. :)