Fear of rejection is a common fear.
For instance, you might be afraid to ask for a raise or promotion, or you might worry that someone won't like what you're selling.
You might be afraid to build your business because of the worry that people won't want to do business with you.
You may choose to never put yourself out there because of this fear. It stops people from doing the very things that help them thrive!
Fear of rejection can often prevent you from reaching your full potential in any number of ways.
Here are five unique strategies to help overcome it:
Know Your Worth
Knowing your worth means understanding what makes you unique and valuable in the marketplace so that when someone rejects you or doesn't like what you sell, their opinion doesn't matter as much because they're not rejecting who YOU are.
This is a powerful thing! If someone says no to me, I don't take it personally anymore because I know my worth and am confident in my abilities.
Other people's opinions about us have no power over our lives and future. We can't control what others think! So, knowing your worth is crucial to overcoming the fear of rejection in business.
Even if we fail or mess up, we realize that our value is not connected to how we perform or what we do.
See It As a Learning Opportunity
When you see rejection as an incredible learning opportunity, suddenly, it's not so scary.
If someone doesn't like what you're selling or your idea for a business venture gets shot down, take the time to think about why.
Ask yourself why this person feels that way and what can I do better to reach them? How can I make my presentation more appealing next time? What should I change to get a yes rather than a no?
By taking the time to ask these questions, you give your mind a moment of clarity to work things out without fear clouding the picture.
Sometimes it has VERY LITTLE TO DO WITH YOU; they just weren't a good customer.
I've been rejected by people I thought were my target customer, and later upon looking back, they were not a good fit for what I offer!
I love now when people reject me first because it saves me so many headaches later of dealing with this person and going through the pain of what happens when things don't work out - and sometimes those situations can get NASTY!
Celebrate Every "No" and Rejection That You Get
This might appear like the opposite of what you need to do, but try it!
You'll soon see that every "no" you get sets you up for a much bigger yes in the future. Every "no" allows you to refine your service or product so that when someone sees it who is ready for it, they will say YES because it's precisely what they were looking for.
This is why I would rather have tons of haters and tons of people rejecting me in business because I live for those rejections!
I look for "No" more than I do a "Yes" now because it helps define whom I want to work with!
What if you made rejection your goal instead of your enemy?
Face Your Fear Head On
Shake it off, and face your fears head-on.
As you read these words, know that fear is nothing more than an illusion. It has zero power over who you are as a person or what you do unless you let it have power over you!
The way you fight with fear is by facing it head-on. Fear has no power over who you are or what you do unless you let it have that direct power over you. The most effective way to get kill your fear is to face your fears and confront them.
Maybe you're whole life; you've run away from your fear. What if you ran towards it and did what scares you the most more often?
Get Professional Help
You may want to consider working closely with a coach or mentor who can help you get out of your comfort zone and confidently face these fears head-on.
For the most fearful cases, even a licensed therapist may be helpful. Often, if we feel rejected and not accepted as a child, we will be adults reliving this existential hell repeatedly, constantly seeking the approval of others!
I used to deal with this a lot. Going to therapy for six months, every week, changed my life. Do I still have these fears? Sure, but I have the tools to defeat them! When they come in, I take a step back for a fear hours before I lean into them!
I can honestly say that not fearing rejection from others is the most incredible way to live your life - and no matter what your goals are, when you stop being afraid of what others think, you become a more effective, powerful person at whatever you set out to do in life.
In Conclusion
I hope these strategies have helped you defeat your fear of rejection! I know what it's like to be haunted by fears, but the truth is that the only way to live an extraordinary life is to go after what others are too afraid to go after.
So if there's something you want in life, don't let your fear stop you from going for it.
As long as you're not hurting anybody else and staying true to yourself, turn that fear into fuel and move towards doing what inspires you most!
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