It can be hard to laugh at yourself and not take life seriously.Stress, relationship problems, and the demands of family and work make it hard to look for levity in life's situations.It is a sign of comfort to take yourself less seriously.You can control how you react if you so choose.It is a positive step to not take yourself too seriously and to deal with negative situations that you can't always control.
Step 1: It is a good idea to laugh at yourself often.
Finding humor in less than ideal situations can be very useful, as life is going to throw a lot of curves your way.Things should be put in perspective.It's not the end of the world if you have a flat tire or a bad public speaking moment.If someone makes you feel bad, be the first to laugh at yourself.It shows you know you have flaws, and that you aren't afraid of them.
Step 2: There are positive in negative situations.
One way to not take yourself too seriously is to stop dwelling on the negative.Try to find a positive thing about a less than ideal day.If you get a flat tire, be happy it didn't happen on a highway or cause an accident.Eventually, tires need to be replaced.The process was expedited by this.
Step 3: Joke about your sensitive areas.
Don't be worried about hiding sensitive things, embrace them and laugh at them.If you are sensitive about your weight, make a joke about it and everyone will laugh at it.It will loosen you up, but also make you less worried about others and what they think about your sensitivities.Start slowly and in appropriate situations.It's a good idea to do it around people you like and trust.
Step 4: Do you know what's important to you?
Learning your own values can make what others think of you less important.You will be less likely to care what others think if you know your priorities and feel comfortable with who you are.A list of attributes that you like about yourself as well as values you aren't willing to compromise can be made.This can give you peace of mind when others are trying to change you and people are judging you.
Step 5: Think of the worst-case scenario.
When we are worried about what others think of us, we can't try new things.Picture the worst-case scenario if you find yourself unwilling to try something new because you are afraid of being judged.The worst-case scenario is usually not that bad.
Step 6: Don't need reassurance.
People who are overly critical of you should not be asked to weigh in on your ideas.Pick a few people that you know aren't too negative for feedback and forget about the rest.Try asking a different question when you need reassurance.Rather of asking, "What do you think?""How can I make this better?"
Step 7: Sources of bad vibes should be removed.
If you have co-workers, friends, or even family who are constantly weighing in on what you do negatively, this can make you more prone to care about others' opinions.Try to remove the perpetuators of negative vibes altogether.Try to remind yourself of your values and worth, regardless of what others think, if that's not possible because you see them constantly.
Step 8: Stop trying to please everybody.
Being worried about how others view you is part of taking yourself too seriously.It's okay if some people don't like you.Enjoy being who you are.
Step 9: Accept that you are human.
As long as you allow yourself to make mistakes, you will learn from them.Life isn't a perfect contest and it can be hard to enjoy it.
Step 10: Don't be afraid to be silly.
People don't spend a lot of time watching what we do.Being willing to step outside of your comfort zone can help you grow as a person.Everyone has flaws and they make you unique.
Step 11: Don't be afraid to ask for new perspectives and advice.
Every matter becomes personal when people take themselves too seriously.You can take solace in the fact that you don't know everything.Make room for other perspectives when arguing about sports or movies.Spending more time learning and less time worrying can help you grow as a person.Listen more and speak less.Sometimes we worry more about being heard and right than we do about having our own opinions and expressing them.
Step 12: Accept what you can't change and learn how to.
It's important to know if you can change or not.This will make you feel confident that you're doing what you can.Take steps to improve if you are sensitive about something.When you realize you can't change anything, embrace it.You'll spend less time worrying about something you can't help because it's part of who you are.