Fear of Judgement

What can stop you from achieving your goals? The fear of judgement from others perhaps? It is amazing how much we will let the opinions of others affect us. Unfortunately, we all judge others and ourselves. Sometimes this can be a good thing but a lot of times it turns out to be the opposite.

I have feared judgement as I am sure most of us have. Always worried about what others will think. Even just a year ago, I would never have posted a blog in fear of what others would say. I now know, how ridiculous that is, and I am very fortunate to have a wonderful group of supporting friends in my corner. Even still, every time I hit “publish” after writing my blog, a part of me feels that anxiety.

I have seen people being judged negatively for all kinds of things. Bettering themselves is a huge area where this seems to happen, especially in the workplace. This is where gossip is born from, is it not? How often do you hear gossip about “so and so” who has moved up the ladder. Do we stop to think about how that person feels? I’m sure the answer is no. That alone stops a lot of people from advancing in their career. How crazy to think that someone with potential ,isn’t pushing them self to advance, due to the fear of being judged by others.

Are you really not going to chase your dreams because you are afraid of judgement from others? How can you overcome that fear? It starts with working on you. Taking care of yourself everyday and fitting in self development can play a huge role. Reading self help books, listening to podcasts, or listening to audio books are all great tools. You are what you consume so be careful what that is. Looking at who your tribe is; the people you surround yourself with. Are they encouraging? Are they chasing their dreams? Can they help motivate you? Do they inspire you? These are the type of friends you want in your corner of the world.

Do you have a goal and/or dream that the fear of judgement has stopped you from seeking? You need to go for it anyways. Remind yourself that you are important and deserve all the great things. It will be hard at first, but I think you will find, that the judgement won’t be as bad as your imagination had led you to believe.

Stay Safe, Stay Healthy

Michelle