But recently, TikTok creators have attempted to ease their fear of rejection with an unorthodox practice: intentionally seeking a “no” (yes, seriously) in hopes of becoming more comfortable ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Starting from childhood, Michelle Panning remembers being afraid of rejection. "It's that bubbling feeling inside that's like, 'Just open your ...

The point is to face the initial fear that may arise in anticipation of a likely rejection or another negative reaction. It’s like a form of exposure therapy, in which you gradually expose ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. You’ve met someone new, and things are going well. You text all day, maybe even talk ...

To quote Henry David Thoreau in Walden ... fear of failure are expressed by procrastination and self-sabotage. Fear of Rejection: The fear of rejection—that we are unlovable—is one of ...

Everyone feels like a shrinking violet now and then, but it needn’t hold you back. Experts share their tips for speaking out, socialising and leaving timidity behind hen Laura, 34, was growing up in a ...