Have you ever noticed how much weight we give to other people’s opinions? A kind word can lift us for days, while one harsh comment can knock us down.
The truth is, opinions feel important because:
✨ We crave belonging — our brains are wired to seek acceptance.
✨ We want validation — to feel seen, valued, and understood.
✨ They shape our identity — agreement reinforces who we think we are.
✨ It’s survival wiring — rejection once meant being cast out of the tribe.
✨ They act as mirrors — reflecting our doubts or strengths back to us.
But here’s the reminder: opinions aren’t facts. They usually reveal more about the person giving them than about us.
✨ Question for you: How do you stop other people’s opinions from having too much power over you?