Coffee with a Psychologist: Why We Care So Much What Others Think of Us

Why can we spend hours thinking about a single message? Why do we need to know whether we said something correctly, whether someone is upset with us, or what they think of us? And why is rejection or criticism so hard to face?

The talk focuses on the need for validation, fear of judgement and the so-called good girl syndrome. It explains why we adapt our behaviour to other people's expectations and how uncertainty in relationships can lead to constant analysis. It includes practical ways to work with reassurance-seeking, fear of rejection and overthinking.

Duration: 100 min.