Episode 230: Self-Rejection: What It Is and How To Overcome It

<p>Are you rejecting yourself before anyone else has the chance to?</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What we discuss:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>01:04: What is self-rejection?</p><p>03:51: Self-rejection vs Self-sabotage: what’s the difference?</p><p>06:46: How to overcome self-rejection</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key takeaways:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>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. </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>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.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>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. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>My links:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.jennifercohen.com/">https://www.jennifercohen.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealjencohen/?hl=en">@therealjencohen </a></p>