The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Moment 61 - How To Handle ANY Rejection: Dr. Julie Smith
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Jun 10, 2022 Dr. Julie Smith discusses the power of recognizing personal patterns to combat rejection. She explains how our behaviors shape the narratives we tell ourselves, which can either empower or hinder us. By addressing the psychological impacts of rejection, listeners can uncover deep-seated core beliefs connected to self-worth. The conversation also touches on how early life experiences influence adult relationship patterns, exploring cognitive analytic therapy as a means to break free from avoidant behaviors.
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Negative Comments and Tribal Rejection
- Steven Bartlett fixates on negative comments among overwhelmingly positive feedback.
- He connects this to a primal fear of rejection from the "tribe."
Managing Opinions
- It's impossible to simply stop caring about others' opinions due to inherent human nature.
- Managing reactions to those opinions is the key.
Self-Inflicted Stories After Rejection
- The harm from rejection often comes from the self-inflicted stories we create around it.
- This narrative, rather than the separation itself, causes the pain.