Day 2 – Letting Go of the Fear of Judgement

“What other people think of you is none of your business.” — Unknow

Have you ever been in a position where you see something going on and sit back and say, “If I say anything, I will seem like a know-it-all”, or “Whatever comes out of my mouth will sound stupid, and they will think less of me”?  There is a quote that intimidates people from saying what is on their minds:  "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt."  This quote is good when people make snap judgments and speak just to be heard.  This quote is meant to prompt people to stop and think before they speak.  Speak when the time is right.  It is never meant for you to sit back and be invisible.

Today’s lesson is about breaking that chain.  Being judged is unavoidable; being controlled by judgment is optional.  If you speak, people will judge; if you don’t speak, people will judge.  When you understand that people will always have opinions, you free yourself to act boldly and with great intentions.  Practice noticing when the fear of judgment rises within you.  Breathe, and remind yourself that standing out requires courage, not approval.  The words that come out of your mouth may lead to greater discussions or clearer insight for both parties.