How do I stop caring what people think about me? It seems like their opinions hold me back from my potent capabilities.
approval is the probably the one thing humans crave for the most, but letting it limit your capabilities tells you two things: you're not confident enough and need consistent validation
if you respond to the negative treatment, learn to cut back or not respond at all or perhaps throw in some facetious comment you might not otherwise have made
the second you practice this the less susceptible you will be for the need of excessive approval
secondly, ask yourself why their opinion matters to begin with and if their opinions are shaping your reality and creating the delusion that success and validation only comes from their perspective toward you
and realize everyone shapes you regardless if you're apathetic to their criticisms or not, the trick is in discovering that these criticisms don't become the only thing you focus on. they matter to an extent, yes, but to the point where it eats you alive is the moment you need to stop
