taking personally – Page 3 – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

Taking Laughter Personally!

Feb 28, 2022

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If we grew up misinterpreting laughter and feeling teased and hurt, as adults we might still be struggling to understand the intent of someone’s laughter.

Waiting and Waiting to Hear: “Thank You for Your Good Work!”

Jan 31, 2022

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Early rejection experiences of feeling unappreciated, invisible or unrecognized can flare up in the workplace. Recognizing these early messages can help you navigate through the pain of yet another perceived rejection.

A Rejection Refresher Course for the New Year

Dec 31, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Here’s a End of the Year Refresher Course on Rejection compiled by Prevention Magazine and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. So glad to have been able to contribute to these terrific pieces!

Tip-toeing Through Thanksgiving

Nov 23, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Thoughts of gratitude are challenging when relatives disagree on masks, vaccinations, ballot recounts, immigration, protests, riots, guns, climate change, women’s right to choose, voting or infrastructure. Here’s how to have a respectful conversation.

Congressional Communication Breakdowns Replicate Troubled Couples

Sep 30, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The squabbling and dramatic goings-on in Congress lead to miscommunications lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, taking things personally, anger and resentment.

Feeling Left Behind

Jul 31, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The arrival in the US of the recent Afghan interpreter evacuees has a profound effect on me both for keeping a promise and thinking about those left behind – also for my own personal experiences with feeling ‘left behind.’

Disloyalty, Betrayal and Secrets, Too

Jun 30, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The news is full of stories of Loyalty, Disloyalty, Betrayal and Secrets. Look under these accusations to find High Suspicion, Fear, Psychological Projection, and Taking things personally.

Air Rage – Who Gave Permission for Such Bad Behavior?

May 31, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Does Air Rage reflect these outrageous times? Along with road rage and sports rage and fast food rage and birthday party rage? Along with assaults and bloodshed? How did bad behavior become so accepted and commonplace? Scary times.

Making Someone Bad and Wrong

Jul 31, 2020

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Why are there so many instances of making people ‘Bad and Wrong’ lately: finger-pointing, discrediting, blaming and shaming? Could it be caused by psychological projection – accusing others of one’s own unacceptable thoughts and behaviors?

Taking a Cue From UNO: No Politics Allowed!

Nov 27, 2019

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Let’s take a cue from UNO at Thanksgiving: Let’s feel safe and secure at family gatherings – no politics. and no disrespect.

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