Why are we so fearful of rejection?

If 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is preventing you from applying to deliver your dream TEDx Talk or going for that high-profile job, you must read this!

First of all, as humans, we ALL fear rejection. How come?

Once again... it's not "us", it's our brain 🧠 and this #BrainFactMonday will help you understand why rejection feels so bad and what to do about it.

The fear of rejection is a response rooted in our evolutionary history and tied to survival instincts. About 3000 years ago, without the support and protection from the tribe, animals would have made a feast of us.

A few thousand years later, we still function in the same way... being part of a community provides access to resources, protection, and support. Rejection from a social group may not be an existential 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁, but it surely feels like it is!😨 (that's why gossips about ourselves feel SOOO bad).

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨

If you want to deliver that TEDx Talk or apply for that high-profile role: GO FOR IT! Recognize that the fear of rejection is a 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 in most modern scenarios.

Use this awareness to face challenges, take risks, and pursue your goals – because your brain might be wired for survival, but you're built for resilience and growth! 💪🌱

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