How to stop being afraid of rejection

Expose yourself repeatedly to that fear by getting out of your comfort zone and facing it head-on. Ask that woman or man out. Apply for the job you want. Ask for the salary raise. Express what you need in your relationship. When you experience rejection several times you discover what it’s like and learn how to deal with it better and better with every experience. You grow the resilience muscle through repeated exposure.

Turn the fear of rejection into fuel. Rejection does not have to set you back. It is a challenge to grow. Don’t let your rejections define you. Rejection is redirection. Look at it as the universe showing you the path you need to take, guiding you towards what and who is for you.

Strengthen your identity by being aware of who you are, of your strengths, of your positive traits, because rejection does not remove them from who you are. Rejection does not decrease your worth. You are worthy.

Most rejections have nothing to do with you so don’t take it personally. You have no idea why you were really rejected. Don’t assume that it has something to do with you because you never know the real reason why someone has rejected you, regardless of what they say.

Stop idealizing whatever or whoever you are afraid of being rejected by to avoid feeling like rejection is a failure. It’s not. After a rejection, remember the people who care about you and are still there for you, your friends and family, and surround yourself with them. They will remind you of how awesome you are.

Rejection is part of life. Embrace it. Each rejection gets you closer to what is meant for you. Don’t let the fear of rejection stop you from putting yourself out there because you never know when your next attempt to go after what you want will give you what is reserved for you.