Step 40

Handling Other People's Opinions

As college decisions become more real, opinions often become louder.

Family members may focus on practicality.

Friends may focus on prestige.

Teachers may have strong preferences.

People sometimes project their own experiences, hopes, or fears onto your decision without realizing it.

Input can be useful. Pressure usually is not.

You can listen to people without handing them the final decision.

Start your Outside Voices Filter.

Write down one opinion someone has shared about your college choice.

Then label it:

Then complete: “The opinion affecting me most right now is ______.”

Optional prompt: “The reason this opinion sticks with me is ______.”

Ask: "Am I evaluating this thoughtfully, or mostly reacting emotionally to it?"

N/A for this week.