Next Time You Walk Into A Room And Panic About Someone There Not Liking You, Remember This Secret: It Doesn’t Matter

“Can I let you in on a little secret?

Not everyone likes you.

I mean, maybe not right now, but at some point in your life, there will be people who don’t like you.

People who don’t get you.

People who roll their eyes when you start speaking.

People who ignore you when you walk into a room.

People who won’t make room for you at their table.

Want to know another little secret?

It doesn’t matter.

Not even a little.

You see, you aren’t here in this life to make everyone happy. You aren’t here to be everyone’s favorite.

You aren’t here to be perfect.

Everyone can’t be your focus.

And once you realize that truth and stop trying to understand why some people ice you out or talk behind your back or don’t like the sound of your voice, well, that’s when you can really start living!

Next time you walk into a room and start to panic about someone there not liking you, remember this secret: it doesn’t matter.

The people who love you, they matter.

The things that bring you joy, they matter.

The values around which you build your life, they matter.

Even if you don’t matter to everyone – you matter to the important ones.

So, get out there and live your life. Let the haters fade into the background where they belong.

And let your true self shine bright.

It matters.”

This story was submitted to Love What Matters by Jenni Brennan. You can follow her journey on Facebook, Instagram, and her website. Submit your own story here, and be sure to subscribe to our free email newsletter for our best stories.

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