the art of being unbothered.

This is the art of seriously not giving a crap about what others think, feel or may say about you. Cheers in advance to you for not caring. I think the older I get, the more I have learned to master this art. Not going to lie, I may have slipped probably ONE time..but believe me when I say I have no time to waste anymore. What is the point of worrying about what someone says, especially if they are not saying directly to your face? Why give them the satisfaction of even giving something small as eye contact? Do not.

Time for you to master the art of being UNBOTHERED.

STEP 1: Give yourself a minute to recuperate. Some people are blessed with the art of not caring, while some have to work through it. It takes time to stop caring what someone says or thinks of you, the mere fact is because we as humans overthink everything. Take a minute and recognize that you do not need to please anyone but you.

STEP 2: Ignore. Simple as that. People hate being ignored, you will be surprised how much you can get someone upset/agitated by just ignoring them. Unimportant people do not EVER need your attention.

STEP 3: BLOOM. I say bloom because that is what “WE” are doing daily. We are growing, blossoming, blooming like flowers and literally getting better each day. People do not like to see you succeed, but succeed anyway!
Ladies tell yourself, “Everyday this queen gets better.”
Men tell yourself, “Everyday this king grows stronger.”

STEP 4: Live to please YOU. You won’t always please everyone, it’s impossible. I’m sure our ancestors tried that method and failed terribly. Please yourself. Do things that you think will help you grow as a person because in the end it is your life, not the person who is babbling in your hear. Pep talks are definitely necessary sometimes for days where you may feel down in the gutter, but do not let that stop your GRIND.

STEP 5: Let your actions do the talking for you. Actions speak louder than words. That is all you need to remember. Being unbothered, while getting your goals completed is the greatest solution.

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Time to master this art. Stop caring about what people think. Live a life you want to live. You are more than what anyone may say negatively about you. You are way stronger than you think! Once that is understood within yourself, everything else will fall into place. Trust me. Being Unbothered will be your greatest accomplishment yet!
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What’s your advice on being unbothered?

91 responses to “the art of being unbothered.”

  1. JustRere Avatar

    I’m still learning but I’d say being a little selfish sometimes and focusing on myself and not them helps me quite a bit oh and having a general disinterest in many things helps too. You literally can’t be effected if you don’t care but I find myself either caring too much or not at all.
    Interesting post! I really enjoyed it

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you! You just have to learn to not care, always. Negative remarks aren’t worth it❤️

    2. taylorhove Avatar

      I fell in love with this post!!! Following you right now😍😍 So happy that I found your blog and can’t wait to read your next post❤

      1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

        Thank you so much!❤️️

  2. Kristine Avatar

    I have to admit, I need to learn a lot about not caring a bit. I mean, it will definitely be a good thing. I love reading this and hoping I could learn to do this art.

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Girl yes you can! I believe in you lol. Thanks for reading💕

  3. Jessica Kennedy ✨ (@JessicaBKennedy) Avatar

    This is such a great post! Im currently reading the art of not giving a …. it has some really good points in there! It’s so easy to let things get to you, but what’s the point? Thanks for sharing! xXx

    http://www.jessicabkennedy.co.uk

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thanks girl! I need to read that..haha💕

  4. possiblysami Avatar

    I love this! Such true and important words! Definitely something we all have to consider.

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thanks lovely 💕

  5. Kayleigh Zara Avatar
    Kayleigh Zara

    I love this post! It’s the perfect amount of sassy and everyone needs to learn to be a little more selfish x

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Lol yess!!! Thanks girl💕

  6. webloglifeblog Avatar

    this is so inspirational!! everyone needs to read this and learn from it

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely, spread the word! 💕💕

  7. Charlene McElhinney Avatar

    I totally needed to hear this. I am definitely going to come back to this post on my down days when I’m letting other people get to me. You always know the right words to say. You’re amazing.

    God bless you.

    Charlene McElhinney
    @blogabtnothing1

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Aww thanks love. You know the feeling is mutual💕💕💕

  8. Kimberly Avatar
    Kimberly

    You are soooo right with this post! I love this x
    http://www.sisterofthemoon.co.uk

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thanks💕✨

  9. Courteney Avatar

    Great way to put it! Love this xxx

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thanks!!

  10. saarwalkingthroughthepages Avatar
    saarwalkingthroughthepages

    “bloom” – both the most important and most difficult part of that entire list!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Yes indeed!💕

  11. soph Avatar

    Loved this post, it’s so important to let things go and not be bothered!

    -Soph
    http://www.planetwhispers.blogspot.co.uk

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Yes indeed! Thank you💕

  12. robyn 🎃 (@midnightandlace) Avatar

    I’m atill learning to be like this and I think these steps will help me on my way! Thank you for sharing.
    Robyn // http://www.midnightandlace.co.uk/

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      You are so welcome!💕

  13. Ellie Avatar

    Loved this post i just need you to preach this to like a million more people please! Haha seriously I really learned from this post and being only 15 there are people who say things that get to me at school but I’m going to master the art of being unbothered 🙂

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Go on girl! lol I’d say it 1 million time more🙏🏾💕

  14. alice Avatar

    Haha, so true, especially #2 and #3! Also be sure to remind yourself that at least you’re not that rude!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely!💕

  15. Sahara (@SaharasDreams) Avatar

    “Live to please YOU.” YES YES YES As the years go by, I’ve realized that living to please everyone is just living without ever being happy with yourself. One way I don’t let anyone get to me is by not paying attention to them; the only thing people really want is a reaction from you and if you don’t give them that then you’ve won 🙂

    – Sahara
    http://saharas-dreams.blogspot.com

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      EXACTLY! You got it girl. Thanks for understanding & reading💕💕

  16. Sophie Avatar

    Bookmarking this! This is something I’m really bad at, but I’m so glad you’ve come over it! I just struggle so hard, I mean with people I don’t know very well I’m 100% fine at not caring, but when ‘friends’ are cruel I find it so hard to ignore straight away. I’m great at not caring once I sit back and realise they are not worth my time, but in the initial moments I really struggle – so thank you for such a good advice post I need to re-read this a lot! xx

    sophieannetaylor.blogspot.co.uk

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      I’m so glad I can help you! No problem, thanks!💕

  17. kirstyhoggons Avatar

    These are really great points! Thank you for sharing these with everyone, love. I know that they will come in handy!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Yes they will! Thank you💕

  18. melaninmommie Avatar

    Still learning how to be unapologetically me, love this !

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you! You’ll get there!💕

  19. Jess Avatar

    YES! This is literally what I preach to all my friends all the time!! I’ve definitely mastered the art and totally agree that everyone should! Great post as always! Jess xx

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Yes! Thank you💞 I’m glad you have!

  20. LolaB_StyleMe (@LolaB_StyleMe) Avatar

    Love this post! Not caring what others think can be harder said than done at times, good advice x

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Yep but always be one step ahead! Thank you💕

  21. Zoe Jackson Avatar

    Yes! Yes! Yes! I was literally telling a friend of mine how to do this very thing today and now reading this, I love it great piece 🙂

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Haha, yay thanks! Glad you do💕

  22. memoirsmusings Avatar

    This post is EVERYTHING! Since I stopped caring what others think my life has improved so much. The art of being unbothered should be the title of your book girl!

    Char xo || http://www.memoirsmusings.com

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely! Right I think so too! Thanks💕

  23. mchi. Avatar

    This was such a great post. I love reading posts that not only talk about self-unbotheredness (is that a word? it is now), but also helps people learn how to be unbothered in a way that’s both healthy and helps people learn to be happy. This is the type of thing I expect when I see people chatting about being unbothered and I wish more unbothered content was like it. ❤

    mchi (@mchiouji) | http://blog.mchiouji.me

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Aww thank you!💕

  24. Laura's Little World Avatar

    This was such a good read! I need to seriously takes notes from this because this is still a major thing I’m still working on as I take things to heart way too easily! Thanks so much for this post! x

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      You are so welcome!💕💕

  25. psychologyfoodandfitness Avatar

    Love these tips! It definitely is an art. It is something that you keep developing and learning and perfecting!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Right it sure is! Thanks for reading 💕

  26. Emma Avatar

    Such an amazing post, Marikah! I’m amongst the lucky few who don’t care about what other people think, but I know that lots of people struggle so much with this. x
    P.S. I love your new blog design!

    Emma
    http://www.heykittygurl.com

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Oh thank you thank you! Means a lot❤️️

  27. Antonia Avatar

    Amazing post. I think that it’s so important to don’t let other peoples opinions get under your skin and stop you to do the things that you enjoy and feel happy doing. xo

    Antonia || Sweet Passions

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely!

  28. hilarice Avatar

    Loved this! Especially since it’s Anti Bullying week, this will help so many people. This is just a daily reminder that people need to read. Love, Larice

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Oh wow I didn’t even know! That’s wonderful!

  29. Morgan (@JustMorgsx) Avatar

    Really needed this post <3
    Morgan //

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      ❤️️❤️️❤️️

  30. Emma Langlands Avatar

    Urgh love this, love post like this do give me a little boost!!! Love your pictures!! xox

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you❤️️

  31. izziefarebro Avatar

    Loved this, really inspiring! x
    http://www.izzieslife.co.uk

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you!❤️️

  32. nochebesos Avatar

    As a kid i was always caring about people and opinions but as I grew up I went through a lot and realised it doesn’t matter what other people say so for me, my junior year of high school is when I gave less of a fuck about what other people say. It just clicked in my mind. Partially because of the reason I say “lettie you’re a queen” over and over again. Literally that works so well haha -L

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      lol that’s great that you know now! Good for you❤️️

  33. namelessjeff Avatar

    Amazing post MJ. It was really inspirational.

    Jeff. | NAMELESSJEFF

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thanks!✨

  34. Dena Jayne ☃️ (@denajaynex) Avatar

    Wow, what a strong, power full post! I love your motivation to be positive!

    I will get better!

    http://www.denajayne.co.uk

    xo

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you!❤️️

  35. littlemissmelanie Avatar
    littlemissmelanie

    I love this so much. I definitely feel as I’ve gotten older and grown as a person I relate to this entirely. I’m one of the people who has to work harder at it at times, my initial reaction is to go crazy and get drawn in but now I just pity anyone who tries to judge you or whatever. Life is too short for that stuff! Mel x

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Girl you’ll get better at it!!❤️️❤️️

  36. Raquel Avatar

    This is such a great post! This type of motivation is definitely needed in this day and age. xo
    Omnivoguesr

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Aww thanks!❤️️❤️️

  37. Claudia Hernandez Avatar

    Ah this is great! Really needed it right now. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Thank you!

  38. Shanel Avatar

    I love this and will implement in my life. Thank you!

    Love
    Shanel

    http://babblingonbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2016/11/urban-decay-flagship-store-udcarnaby.html?m=1

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      You are most welcome! Thanks for reading <3

  39. Sarah A Avatar

    This is such a helpful post! I’m always asking what other will think of me if if do this or that! Thank you for the lovely tips 🙂

    Sarah | What Sarah Writes | Giveaway

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      You are most welcomed!💕

  40. S ♡ (@snippetofsophie) Avatar

    This post is amazing, thanks so much! I will definitely keep coming back to this to remind myself to stop caring so much about what others think!

    Sophie x | http://www.snippetofsophie.com

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Definitely! Thank you❤️️

  41. Rachel Avatar

    Such a good post! Definitely understand what you are talking about. Sometimes people say things which really unnerve me, so next time I will try to use your tips, thanks!

    Rachel
    creativityandcrazy.blogspot.com

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      No problem my love!

  42. myyalia Avatar

    This is a magical list MJ. I love it!!!!

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      Indeed. Thank you!

  43. pinkiebag Avatar

    Hi, what a delightful post. Point 3 about blooming like a flier was my favourite and an important one to remind ourselves daily. Thanks for sharing, Chloe https://pinkiebag.com/

    1. keepingupwithMJ Avatar

      No thank you for reading!

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    Anonymous

    This is what i need right now,i going to try this and mastered it perfectly 😎

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