Stop Trying to Impress People

Humans are not the object that you need to impress. They are neither worthy nor unworthy. They are just like you are.

You can't control others. Why not focus entirely on controlling your conduct and centering it around values that make you respect yourself?

Your expectations must be to uphold your values. How dignified, mannerful, and decent you are to your fellow human species is how you decide what to think of yourself.