Often times we give the most power to these Joe Nobody types of people who make absolutely no difference in our lives. We doubt ourselves and ignore our true inhibitions for fear of what others might think or say about us.
It’s not just Joe Nobodys who we sometimes give power to.
Sometimes we give power to the people in our lives who we’ve formed relationships with like our family, friends or even exes.
Your opinion of yourself matters far more than the opinions of others, no matter how knowledgeable or goodhearted you think they are.
The really interesting part is that we never ask ourselves ‘why’.
Why does Joe Nobody’s opinion of what you’re wearing or how you’re hair looks even matter to you?
Is Joe Nobody waking up at the crack of dawn to do your hair or offer fashion advice?
Like it or not we go through life having all kinds of encounters, some are meaningful and excellent, others superficial and terrible.
We can’t avoid it.
Through these encounters we build relationships.
Whether it be a family member, friend, or a significant other, we form a relationships with them. Sometimes we give imaginary power to others in these relationships out of fear.
That fear could be of being alone or of losing a certain aspect of that relationship, emotional support, money, or even sex.
We stay, depriving and damaging relationships out of fear caused by us giving away our very own power.
Take back the power you gave away and re-empower yourself.
Self-empowerment involves finding your true identity and authentic self. Free from unreasonable inhibitions and infinite love for yourself. Listen to your instincts.
Express your true emotions, don’t hide behind negativity, and don’t be afraid to take risk.
The search for acceptance from others may be inescapable and problems will eventually surface depending on how far you go down that road you decide to wander on.
It’s healthy to want to look your best, but it’s unhealthy when your appearance dominates your entire life.
When caring how other people perceive you dominates your thoughts then blot out your own intuition, that’s when you may need to take a step back and reevaluate your outlook on your life.
Don’t squander your time worrying about what Joe Nobody will think of you. You will never benefit from it.
You’ll waste more energy wondering what Joe Nobody is saying about you.
If you find yourself reluctant to say something out of fear that others will roll their eyes in judgment, it’s time to leave that thought process alone and just be yourself.
Instead of worrying about what Joe Nobody thinks, be more concerned with what you think of yourself.
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Who are these ‘Joe Nobodys ‘
September 22, 2012
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