The only approval I need 

 

Should I be the one caring about what they think of me?

When it comes to me, I care about my opinions only, no matter what other people say. I’ve learned that most of their judgments are just reflections of their own insecurities. Often, people project their doubts and fears onto others—especially those who seem to have what they don’t. It’s not really about you; it’s about how they feel around you. We all have different problems. We all cope with things differently. So why should I take someone’s negative comment seriously, especially when they don’t even know my story—and I don’t know theirs? When people speak harshly about me, I now understand it’s their subconscious speaking, not the truth.

 

I used to get bullied in school for being the clumsy and goofy self. They made me think that my confidence is basically a way of getting attention from teachers. They made me think that my social skills are nothing and I am just being fake. To contrast these upsetting events fate decided to introduce me to Tam Kaur (influencer). I encountered a video from which I gained insights about the fact that what goes in their mind when they bully me. They basically were insecure about things that came to me easily. That changed my whole perspective as to how to react to the bullies. And the best way to react is by doing nothing, giving them no reaction is the best reaction, because it's already painful enough to know that in spite of improving themselves they demeaned me for their satisfaction. 

 

Those bullies projected their insecurities on me to feel superior rather than being confident and socially active. So when they talk bad about me or pass a comment on me I choose not to react and know that they should be more confident enough to get a reaction out of me. Choosing not to react to bullies is a bold step to take and should be considered by those who get bullied. Caring about my opinions when it comes to me made a huge difference in how I used to live my life and how I currently live. Caring about what people think of you is not your job. 

The only approval I need is mine.