How to Stop Caring What People Think - Why Am I So Self Conscious?

If you would like to support the work and read my monthly Patron Reflections, you can join here:   / thecatholicpsychotherapist   Register for the free webinar: https://thecatholicpsychotherapist.co... Why am I so self-conscious? How do I stop caring what people think of me? If you've ever walked away from a conversation replaying everything you said, worried that you sounded awkward, stupid, or strange, you're not alone. In this video, I explore why we become so self-conscious and why we care so much about what other people think of us. First, I explain a key psychological insight about social anxiety: the difference between an internal focus of attention and an external focus of attention. Many socially anxious people become trapped in excessive self-monitoring, which only makes the problem worse. Second, I explore a deeper spiritual solution inspired by St John Chrysostom, who reminds us that we cannot be both slaves to human praise and servants of God. If you struggle with self-consciousness, social anxiety, fear of judgement, people-pleasing, or excessive concern about the opinions of others, I hope this video helps. "It is not possible for a man to be the slave of praise, and also a true servant of God." — St John Chrysostom "If therefore we desire praise, let us seek the praise which is from God, for the praise of men, as soon as it has appeared, has perished." — St John Chrysostom #socialanxiety #selfconsciousness #catholic #christianity #psychology