Episode 230: 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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