Everyone seeks social acceptance and feels happy when accepted. According to Maslow’s Theory of Needs - After food, clothing and shelter a person has the need to be liked or to be socially accepted. Many people live their life to please others but there are few who lead their life according to their own terms whether they are accepted or not. It is a courageous decision to trod a new path which has not been chosen before or do something which no one appreciates. But there are few who do that and make the impossible possible because they have the courage to walk alone. They are the ones who set their own boundaries and do not allow others to decide for them.
Fear of rejection does not allow people to try something new or the mere imagination of mockery gives them goosebumps. They allow others to take charge over their lives and decide for them. There are many people who have problems being social or have problems asking questions to a stranger thinking what others will say or think. This fear of being rejected prevents them from asking question and they are never able to come out of that state of mind. It happens with everyone, the fear of being rejected or to make them socially acceptable hinders their growth and they live the life of a puppet and are not able to achieve something which they are capable of achieving.
It happens with everyone. Every person has his or her own set of fears and a comfort zone where they feel comfortable. It is through continuous efforts that someone can overcome those fears but yes it is possible. This not only helps a person rise in life but also helps them set their own boundaries and live their life on their own terms and conditions. Accept being rejected. I know it is easier said than done. But it happens with everyone. Every person on this universe had to overcome rejection be it interview, job, girlfriend etc. A person living lonely on a Island where there is no one except him will have no fear of rejection while others will have to go through it.
It is always better to accept rejection happily or the stress will drown you and take away the glory of your life. Accept rejection with a brave heart. But do not stop approaching people or talking to anyone, or fear taking a new opportunity. Things will move your way and someday you will receive something which you expected from a person you approached while others were thinking how to talk to him. I would like to cite my own example here - I like meeting people, handing over my cards to them and telling them about my work. There are few who are interested while others give me a weird look i accept it and move forwards but that does not stops me from approaching new people and networking with them. I know either a person will say “YES” or “NO” and i am ready to accept both. I am ready to venture into new things and not ready to accept mediocrity or blame God for what is happening with me. I try hard to do what i can do.
I would say everyone should do what they are capable of doing and overcome the fear of rejection and come out of the comfort zone of being socially acceptable. They should live a life they want and do something which is closer to their heart and not to please others. If you live your life just to please others that is what you will do till the end. Break the rejection barrier and move ahead towards a new life, towards a new you.
