How to Stop Caring? by Isabel

How to Stop Caring? by Isabel - May 2026 Scholarship Essay

"How to stop caring about what people think?" That's what I searched throughout my freshman, sophomore, and junior years. I had trouble these years because I always cared about what people thought about me. Whether it was me playing soccer, presenting something, walking to school, posting online, or even the way I look around a room. I always felt like I should be ashamed of anything I was doing. Every day, I would wake up and feel drained to do anything. I missed the coronavirus because everyone was able to stay home and wear a mask. I felt so ugly, and I didn't want to be seen. The most challenging thing about this was when I would be insecure about playing my favorite sport. Every time I got ready for practice or a game, I would dread showing up. I was scared about what people would think about my athletic performance and the way I looked. I cared about everything. I was so conscious of myself, and I didn't feel like myself. I was having an identity crisis for 3 years, and I was very aware. I got over this because I realized that life is too short to care. I was able to overcome this and find myself. I'm the happiest I'll ever be. Thank you, Jesus for saving me.