You have haters and admirers.

Ignore both.

Dear Authentic Introvert,

People will always have opinions about what you do and how you do it.

While some will cheer you on, some will try to bring you down.

Your common sense does take over eventually and you learn to ignore the negative comments.

And why not, if you won’t believe in your actions enough, what else is there to keep you going?

On the other hand, there are people who are all praises for you.

They make you feel good about what you do and can function as the right push when you feel low or stuck.

You need more people like them in your life, don’t you?

You shouldn’t. Here’s why:

When what people say about you starts playing a role in your approach, you are making yourself vulnerable.

Imagine building a beautiful house of your dreams with your hard work and patience, and then handing over the keys to someone who really admires you.

Doesn’t make much sense now, does it?

People will always have opinions – both good and bad. But those have nothing to do with your journey, which is uniquely yours and yours only.

Nobody is better qualified than you to give an expert opinion on living your life.

Don’t lose control of what you are building just because of favorable opinions.

Don’t let opinions count; instead, focus on what matters to you and make decisions that align with your goals and values.

Make a life that you love, not one they like. And remember, the only approval you need is your own.

Have you ever made life decisions based on someone else’s opinion? How did it turn out for you?