The fear of rejection is more prevalent than some of us would believe. In extreme cases, the anxiety is so great that the person simply retreats or crumbles into an uneasy mess. To these people, the seemingly common and simple task of interacting with a stranger can be nerve-racking. They are capable of more success but are defeated by their fear of rejection. They are unable to widen their social circle because they can’t seem to make new acquaintances comfortably. So what can you do if you often face this kind of fear? First of all, imagine the worst case scenario. Just think about the worst that could realistically happen. Our fears often take on a life of their own. However when you can stop for a moment and plan in advance, whatever does happen is usually not so bad after all. Next, decide what rejection means. When we react emotionally to rejection we can usually come up with some awful reasons why people reject us, such as – “People dislike me”, “I am a failure”, “I am not worthy of their approval”, “I am not good enough”, and so on. These limiting thoughts are only making things worse for you. And the thing is, only you can choose what rejection means for you. Other people can never make you feel as bad as you yourself can. So, if it’s your feelings, your life, your choice, why not choose more empowering meanings? Take charge of your emotional and mental states. The more you do this, that is, laugh at rejection in the face and continue to make your life better, the more comfortable you will be around people. Over time, you’ll find that the barriers to your success and happiness weren’t so overbearing after all.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:08:01 +0000
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