How to Overcome Fear of Rejection
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Your hands start to sweat, your tummy feels all tied up in knots, your heart starts racing, you have trouble breathing... You just want to run away. You know you have been triggered.
Triggered because you know you need to have a difficult conversation, a conversation where you need to speak your truth, and yet you don't. In your head, you have had that conversation over and over. Sometimes it turns out great, and sometimes it doesn’t. And yet, you keep putting it off because you are tired of being dishonored and having your personal boundaries messed with.
Having Difficult Conversations:
Why Do I Find It So Difficult to Express What I Need To?
You may well be asking,
"Why do I find it so difficult to express what I need to?"
"Why are there others who find this super easy, and I don't?"
The truth is that you are scared of rejection. It feels too risky.
Having difficult conversations is essential for defining boundaries in relationships. Avoiding these conversations can lead to resentment and frustration. Learning how to overcome the fear of rejection is key to effectively engaging in these discussions.
Overcoming Fear of Rejection
What I have found in speaking to women who feel this way is that they are scared of messing it up, of getting way too emotional, and it all coming out wrong. The fear of rejection can be paralyzing, preventing you from having the difficult conversations that define boundaries in relationships.
If you knew without a shadow of a doubt that you could have the conversation while feeling connected, would you have it? The answer would simply be Yes.
So, how can you define your boundaries in spite of the fear?
Personal Boundaries: How to Define Boundaries in Relationships
Be Clear and Direct: Clearly communicate your needs and expectations.
Stay Calm and Respectful: Maintain a calm demeanor and respect the other person's perspective.
Practice Self-Care: Prioritize your emotional health and well-being.
Seeking Support to Overcome Fear
If you had personal support to have what you need to feel safe and keep the connection, would you have the conversation? If so, click the link below to book an illumination call with me. Together, we will explore how you can move beyond your fear of rejection and help you engage in difficult conversations that honor your personal boundaries.
