We all want to be liked and accepted in our lives, whether at work, in our family, at school, or socially. This is a natural and necessary inclination; we're born with it and develop it during childhood. But, when it reaches an excessive level, especially as adults, it can turn into a worrying and even paralyzing habit.
Here's the thing: You cannot control what others think of you.
The good news is it's possible to break free from this cycle of overthinking and worrying about what people think. That's what we explore in this week's episode.
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