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The Fear of Rejection
17:50 - 24:36 (06:45)
Our fear of rejection can lead us to create personas and hold on to pain longer than necessary, preventing us from experiencing new opportunities. However, this response to rejection is built into us as a survival mechanism to improve our behavior and remain part of a group.
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Learning to cope with rejection is important because holding onto rejection for too long leads to future hesitancy towards opportunities and a lapse in self-confidence and self-worth.
17:50 - 21:04 (03:14)
Summary
Learning to cope with rejection is important because holding onto rejection for too long leads to future hesitancy towards opportunities and a lapse in self-confidence and self-worth. If we have learned that we will experience rejection no matter what, it could lead to learned helplessness.
ChapterThe Fear of Rejection
Episode55. Dealing with rejection
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Some individuals have a heightened fear of rejection, leading them to avoid situations where they may face it.
21:06 - 24:36 (03:29)
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Some individuals have a heightened fear of rejection, leading them to avoid situations where they may face it. This fear can stem from childhood trauma or vulnerability, and can be managed through therapy and self-awareness.