Caring about what other people think is hardwired into our survival.

Back in the day (like, waaaay back in the day) being ousted from our pack meant death.

Unfortunately our systems haven't quite caught up to modern-day living in this sense...and when we feel rejected, it really can feel like death is on the horizon.

The good news is that we can learn how to navigate our natural human response to being judged, disliked, or called out — and greatly minimize the effect this has on us.

So instead of taking us out for days and feeling like a full-on gut punch, it can be something we experience and move through within minutes (if not seconds).

If you want to know how to handle rejection and care less about what other people think, here are 3 steps to keep in mind:

1) Remember what you know to be true about yourself.

Decide who you are and form an opinion that you can ground into (that feels true), even if it's starting with something as short and sweet as "I'm a good person."

Consider what qualities about yourself you most admire.

The goal is to have something solid to lean on when someone else in the world forms a less favorable opinion of you.

2) Notice what parts sting the most about what someone else thinks about you (or what you're imagining they're thinking about you).

If something feels painful, the odds are that a part of you also believes it's true...and this is highlighting an opportunity for you to work with and resolve an existing pain point.

If you lean in here — whether it's with a solo journaling session, a trusted friend, or a coach — you have the chance to heal that pain for good!

Once you've done that, you're ready for step 3...

3) Decide that you'll just let this other person be wrong about you.

Release the need to prove yourself (for your own peace of mind!) and bring step 1 back into play.

This can sound like: "It’s okay if they think that. Here’s what I know to be true about me..."

Commit to this as an ongoing practice, and I promise it will get easier and easier over time!

Plus, the payoff is so worth it!

When you no longer fear being disliked, it opens you up to play full out as your truest, brightest, and bravest self 🤩 

Watch out world,
Megan

P.S. One of my favorite ways to support clients is clearing out other people's thoughts and opinions so you can feel clear and confident acting on what's most true to YOU!

The moves you make on the other side of this shift are always so aligned, and the energy backing them is palpable 🔥

It's like cleaning out a closet full of hand-me-downs and clothes you wore years ago, and replacing all of them with a refined, joyful, this-is-SO-me wardrobe 💃

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