Eliminating your fear of rejection makes it possible for you to approach life with courage.
The fear of rejection is a feeling and state of mind that will stop you from doing something because you think you are not good enough. It creates limitations and hinders you from asking and receiving.
How to eliminate the fear of rejection.
Set your own standards in advance.
Some people use timidity and shyness as their disguise for the fear of being snub. Refuse to depend on other people`s approval. You do not have to readily agree with other people`s opinions. Be true to yourself and have respect for your own ideas and worth.
Be prepared to accept refusals.
When you ask for anything, there is a possibility of being refused and rejected. Accept rejections cheerfully. Then ask differently or ask someone else.
Acquire mental toughness so that you can accept criticisms and letdowns and yet able to function effectively.
Acquire the right attitude.
When a person turns you down, view the situation from a different perspective. If you associate it with insult and denial, you are putting stress into your life.
Develop optimism and trust that everything will be OK. Remind yourself that you will not allow the denial to carry over to another day. Learn to feel good about yourself.
Improve your influence and persuasion skill.
You can improve your skills by using the right language and carefully chosen words. Mastering relationship skill and nonverbal communication will affect your power to influence and persuade others.
Learn more on human behavior.
One of the knowledge that will help you is being able to know that people have positive intentions behind their rejections. Knowing that help you discover why he reacts the way he does toward you.
Treat people well.
People respond positively to you if you treat them well. Show kindness, patience and compassion toward everyone. They will in return offer you warmth and friendliness.
Get curious about your fear.
How do you know for certain that you will get the cold shoulder? Become curious about your fear and take action with the hope to unveil what is in store if you were to do the thing that you fear.
Read Conquer fear by Lisa Jimenez to understand and overcome your fears.
Act as if you have no fear of rejection.
Act as if you are going to succeed. Dare to go forward and face the uncertainty. If you act as if you are fearless of rejections, your feelings will catch up. Keep practicing and "acting as if" over and over again until it becomes a reality.
The fear of rejection is a feeling and state of mind that will stop you from doing something because you think you are not good enough. It creates limitations and hinders you from asking and receiving.
How to eliminate the fear of rejection.
Set your own standards in advance.
Some people use timidity and shyness as their disguise for the fear of being snub. Refuse to depend on other people`s approval. You do not have to readily agree with other people`s opinions. Be true to yourself and have respect for your own ideas and worth.
Be prepared to accept refusals.
When you ask for anything, there is a possibility of being refused and rejected. Accept rejections cheerfully. Then ask differently or ask someone else.
Acquire mental toughness so that you can accept criticisms and letdowns and yet able to function effectively.
Acquire the right attitude.
When a person turns you down, view the situation from a different perspective. If you associate it with insult and denial, you are putting stress into your life.
Develop optimism and trust that everything will be OK. Remind yourself that you will not allow the denial to carry over to another day. Learn to feel good about yourself.
Improve your influence and persuasion skill.
You can improve your skills by using the right language and carefully chosen words. Mastering relationship skill and nonverbal communication will affect your power to influence and persuade others.
Learn more on human behavior.
One of the knowledge that will help you is being able to know that people have positive intentions behind their rejections. Knowing that help you discover why he reacts the way he does toward you.
Treat people well.
People respond positively to you if you treat them well. Show kindness, patience and compassion toward everyone. They will in return offer you warmth and friendliness.
Get curious about your fear.
How do you know for certain that you will get the cold shoulder? Become curious about your fear and take action with the hope to unveil what is in store if you were to do the thing that you fear.
Read Conquer fear by Lisa Jimenez to understand and overcome your fears.
Act as if you have no fear of rejection.
Act as if you are going to succeed. Dare to go forward and face the uncertainty. If you act as if you are fearless of rejections, your feelings will catch up. Keep practicing and "acting as if" over and over again until it becomes a reality.
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