Category: self-rejection
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Are You ‘Filling in the Blanks?’ Assuming the Worst? Feeling Rejected?
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We are so quick to ‘fill in the blanks’ and assume meaning of someone’s words or actions. This leads to feeling judged and rejected , taking things personally and to serious misunderstandings in personal and workplace communications. Quick and easy tips for clarifying someone’s meaning and intent.
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From Self-reject to Self-respect
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Personal attacks, ridiculing, taunting and blaming are flying through the air in this election cycle. For many it brings back memories of our early experiences and triggers own self-doubt and self-rejecting messages.
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Don’t Be Telling Me What I Need to Do!
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Being told I “need to” or “have to” or “should” do something infringes on my personal space and incites adolescent rebellion. And yet, we hear and read these words every day.
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Saving Face or Losing Face?
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What Congress in Washington needs is a large dose of ‘Saving Face.’ Maybe they can use some tips from the Chinese who for generations have been experts on ‘Managing Face.’
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When Media Icons Get Fired
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Getting fired brings on feelings of rejection, betrayal of trust and victimization – even (or especially) for media icons like George Zimmer, Paula Deen Brian Williams and Neal Conan
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When Showoffmanship Becomes Self-Sabotage
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Revealing examples of self-sabotaging behavior came out of Mitt Romney’s trip to Great Britain, Israel and Poland. Could there be some ambivalence about running for President?
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“Am I Not Good Enough?”
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When Ann Curry asked, “Am I not good enough? before her sudden departure from the “Today” show, ” it brought up feelings about rejection, criticism, betrayal and taking things personally.
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Puttering Around with Perfectionism
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Procrastination is a reflection of self-rejection, anxiety and stress and often involves procrastination. Why not strive for ‘imperfection” for a change!