How to Build Bulletproof Self-Esteem After Rejection | Guy Winch EP 906
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Mar 1, 2025
Rejection can hit hard, but it doesn’t define you. Acclaimed psychologist Guy Winch shares strategies to conquer self-doubt and build resilience. Instead of spiraling into negativity, focus on your strengths. True self-acceptance involves embracing both your attributes and flaws, enriching your relationships. With humor and personal stories, he offers techniques for cultivating unshakable self-worth. Discover how to establish a solid foundation for love that honors your true self!
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volunteer_activism ADVICE
Handling Rejection
Don't assume dating rejection is about you; there are many possible reasons.
Remind yourself of your strengths and what you offer in relationships.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Boosting Self-Esteem
Focus on your genuine best attributes when feeling down about rejection.
Avoid inflating your qualities; focus on what's true and believable.
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Self-Esteem in Relationships
Building self-esteem is crucial before dating.
High self-esteem helps you avoid bad relationships and settling for less.
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"I am such a great listener. I'm emotionally available and I'm always up for doing things. Those are wonderful qualities and characters that somebody will appreciate." - Guy Winch
When rejection hits, our minds leap to devastating conclusions about our worthiness. Acclaimed psychologist Guy Winch shares powerful insights on why we take dating rejections so personally, often spiraling into self-defeating thoughts like "I'll never find love" after the simplest of interactions. He offers a transformative approach: instead of assuming the worst about ourselves when someone doesn't respond, we should deliberately remind ourselves of our genuine strengths and what we bring to relationships.
Lewis and Guy discuss how building solid self-esteem forms the foundation for healthy relationships. Guy explains that true self-acceptance involves embracing both our strengths and weaknesses—recognizing that every positive quality naturally comes with trade-offs. Through personal examples and humor, he demonstrates how understanding yourself fully prevents settling for relationships that don't honor your boundaries or needs. Listen now to discover practical techniques for building unshakable self-worth that transforms your dating experiences.
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