Hansel the explorer

  There is a term in social psychology called the  ‘spotlight effect  which refers to our tendency to overestimate how much other people think about us or notice us. The reality is that everyone is so concerned about their own problems/life that they rarely, if ever, spend much time thinking about ours. How many times have you shrunk yourself because you fear being judged or criticized? I have a folder in my laptop where I keep encouraging and uplifting messages for myself. They keep me grounded and focused. I wanted to share one I come back to often because it’s relevant:  Don’t let others stand in the way of your success. There will be many people who will decide you can’t do something. These people are everywhere, and they may feel impactful in the present moment, but they will not matter soon enough as you progress in your journey. This is your life so stop letting other people decide it for you. A lot of us tend to play it safe because we fear failing or being rejected. We tell ou