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We have all been defined by others at some point or another in our lives. Whether it was by our parents or our peers, it’s hard to escape being categorized or pigeonholed into something that doesn’t feel like you. However, there comes a time when everyone has to step up and take control of their own identity, despite what others may say about them. Here are some tips on how to stop letting others define you so you can start living the life you want to live.

How Do We Give Power to Others

We give power to others when we allow them to control how we see ourselves. We give power to others when we believe their opinion of us is more important than our own opinion of ourselves. We give power to others when we let them dictate our happiness and success. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We can take back the power by defining ourselves – by knowing who we are and what we want in life.

How Do We Reclaim Control of Our Lives

We all have an innate desire to be in control of our lives. Unfortunately, we live in a world where it often feels like we’re anything but. We’re constantly bombarded with messages telling us who we should be and how we should look, and it can be tough to filter all of that noise out. But it’s important to remember that at the end of the day, you are the only one who gets to decide who you are and what you want out of life.

Why Do We Care What Other People Think

We care what other people think because we want to be liked and accepted. We want to fit in and feel like we belong. We don’t want to stand out or be different. And sometimes, we simply don’t know who we are without the input of others.

But here’s the thing: other people’s opinions are just that – their opinions. They don’t define you or who you are. You get to decide that for yourself. So ask yourself: who are you, really? What does your heart tell you about who you are? What do your own thoughts say about you? What do your actions show about the person you are inside? If these things line up with how society thinks a person should behave, then great! That means society has helped shape and mould who you’ve become. But if not, don’t let it stop you from being true to yourself. Be brave and stick up for what YOU believe in.

Changing Our Way of Thinking

The way we think about ourselves has a powerful effect on our lives. If we believe we’re not good enough, we’ll never try to improve. On the other hand, if we think we’re amazing, we’ll be more likely to take risks and achieve great things. So it’s important that we learn to think about ourselves in a positive light.

One way to do this is to stop letting others define us. We often take on the labels that others give us, whether they’re positive or negative.

Finding Purpose

We all have an innate desire to feel like we’re a part of something larger than ourselves. That’s why it’s so important to find a sense of purpose in life. Unfortunately, too often we allow others to define us instead of finding our own way. For example, you might tell yourself that you’re a bad person because your mom says so. The truth is that you don’t know what your mother has been through or what she means when she calls you bad.

Focusing on the Positive Things in Life

It’s easy to get caught up in what other people think of us. We compare ourselves to others and try to meet their standards instead of our own. But what really matters is how we see ourselves. If we focus on the positive things in our lives, we’ll be happier and more successful. So instead of worrying about what others think, focus on being the best you can be!

Living Authentically

It’s time to stop living according to other people’s standards and start living according to your own. It’s time to figure out who you are, what you want, and go after it with everything you’ve got. It’s time to live authentically.

So how do you do that? First, you have to get in touch with yourself. What do you like? What do you dislike? What are your values? How do you see the world? How does the world see you? Figure out who you are and what is important to you.


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By Bhaway

Where the wild things roam, there my stories are born. Blogger. Explorer. Forever curious.

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