How to stop caring what other people think of you

I've been reading through many blog posts and also did some general searches, but haven't found this addressed anywhere here: How do you stop caring about what other people think of you I know, logically, that you can't even know or predict what other people think, much less change their thoughts. I also know intellectually that other people's thoughts about what you do, say, plan, or think really don't matter. But this is something I struggle with -- a lot. In fact, often during the day I pause before doing something and wonder what a certain person would think of it...even if it's a person I haven't seen in ages, even if I know that what they think means less than nothing in regards to my decision! I especially tend to conjure up in my mind an image of the person who is least likely to understand/appreciate what I'm doing/saying/thinking.

Don't get me wrong -- these thoughts never keep me from actually doing what I want to do. They're not crippling -- but they are a downer, and worrisome.

Any thoughts from people who have been there (or people who haven't been there)

Thanks,
rugard

If youA ve seen RSD Transformations you know that it really helps to yell out: I donA t care what people think about me!!!!!!!!!!

Make it an Incantation (affirmation with whole body involved) when I do this with energy, It really works.

What I did was repeatedly told myself "I don't care" when I got that self-conscious feeling. It took about a year, but nowadays I really don't care. Even if I truly do find out someone has said something negative about me or I find myself in an embarrassing situation, I find it somewhat funny because I just don't care.

I've found that redirecting my attention to the Now helps. That is, habitually letting go of the thought / releasing the feeling and focusing on your senses, your awareness of the environment.

i've had a tough time dealing with this problem.....try watching 'Hypnotica - The Inner Game'.....the download links are on this site......it has definitely helped me.

I'm still not out of it totally, but it's definitely reduced by more than 60%.....over time i'm sure i will get rid of it ......good luck mate.