How to Start Saying No When Youâre Afraid of Disapproval
âSometimes what youâre most afraid of doing is the very thing that will set you free.â ~Robert Tew
When I say that my need for people to like me has been one of the hidden rulers of my life, Iâm not kidding!
Ever since I was a kid, I wanted everyone to like me, and I had significant anxiety if they didnât. My fear of the disapproval of others quietly lurked beneath the surface like a shadow under my skin, dictating my behavior and my mood.
I was so afraid of the disapproval of others that I would ruminate over …
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