You Don’t Have to Have an Opinion on Everything

In a world that rewards quick reactions and constant commentary, it’s easy to feel pressure to have an opinion on everything. Every news cycle, every debate, every social issue—there’s an expectation that we must take a stance, speak up, and let others know where we stand. But is that always necessary? More importantly, is it always wise?

Not everything requires our judgment. Not everything deserves our emotional energy. Just because something exists doesn’t mean we have to form an opinion about it. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is observe, listen, and let things be.

This doesn’t mean apathy. It doesn’t mean you don’t care. It means recognizing that your thoughts, energy, and mental clarity are valuable and shouldn’t be wasted on things that don’t truly matter to you. If something isn’t affecting your life, well-being, or values, why burden yourself with deciding your thoughts?

Silence isn’t a weakness. Restraint isn’t ignorance. Choosing not to have an opinion on something that doesn’t concern you, doesn’t serve you, or doesn’t bring value to your life is an act of wisdom.

And sometimes, it’s OK to say I don’t have an opinion.