Episode 322: Self-Rejection: What It Is and How To Overcome It

Are you rejecting yourself before anyone else has the chance to?

In this solo episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with you about self-rejection. I go over what it means, why we do it, what are some of the symptoms you are self-rejecting, and what you can do to overcome it. I also explain the difference between self-rejection and self-sabotage.

What we discuss:

01:04: What is self-rejection?

03:51: Self-rejection vs Self-sabotage: what’s the difference?

06:46: How to overcome self-rejection

Key takeaways:

Self-rejection is when you reject yourself first, to avoid others rejecting you. When you self-reject, you put more value on others' thoughts and opinions than your own opinion of yourself. 

Symptoms of self-rejection tend to evolve around self-punitive habits such as turning down or not accepting compliments, turning down opportunities you are being presented with, and bringing other people down based on things you see in yourself.

To overcome self-rejection, you must replace a bad habit with a good one. This means learning how to accept compliments, learning how to become less judgemental of others and yourself, and taking a chance on yourself when presented with great opportunities. 

My links:

Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

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