Don’t waste your energy trying to change opinions … do your thing, and don’t care if they like it. – Tina Fey

I would love to say that the opinions of others don’t matter, because the don’t, but at the same time, they do. Most of us really seem to get hung up on what other people think about us, our ideas, our opinions and our actions.  I know I do.  I try to not care, but from an early age, we’re conditioned to care about what others think of us.  So  how do you get past the opinions of others and do your own thing.

First, start by taking ownership of your life.  It’s your life, and you should should live it on your terms.  You should work where you want to work, live where you want to live, have the friends you want to have, in short, you should live the life you want to live.  Do your thing and don’t worry about what others think.

When you can do your thing and stop stressing about what others think about you, to me it’s a sign that you are a “grown up.” And it’s funny that I think that way because there are quite a few kids that I know that are more grown up than a lot of adults I know.  They are 100% true to themselves and they are among some of the happiest people I know.

That’s the goal, after all, to be happy in this thing we call life.  And how can you be happy when you’re busy stressing over what other people think about you?  I don’t think you can.  What matters is that you are happy.  Do your thing, live your life and find the happiness and joy you deserve!