Imprisoned

 

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Bas unoy mahilaong nan iban.

There are people who are so critical to their movements, always censoring their words among themselves and imprisoned with the thought of pleasing others. They are not free to express themselves. They fear not to be accepted.

People who have a fear of rejection are afraid of not being liked, being abandoned, not fitting in or being alone. People who fear rejection may struggle with low self-esteem, lack of confidence, shame, or guilt, and spend a lot of time and energy worrying about what others think of them. They will often neglect their own needs or let people take advantage of them to be liked (riser, 2022).

There are those who feel like we are not good enough for others they cower on thought of expressing their ideas and opinions. They even proceed to the deed of criticizing others who have strong personalities and think: I must not be that kind of person.

Betancourt (2022) mentions that we live in a society where we compare ourselves to others. And when we don’t measure up, it can feel like a personal failure. When you compare yourself to others, you will always find someone better than you. It’s important to remember that everyone is unique and has different strengths and weaknesses.

Why consider other’s opinion towards you? As long as your intentions are good, all would be well. We understand when NOT to do something especially with a reflective mindset. But to constantly curtail your growth because of what other may think is not healthy.

Don’t be imprisoned in a cell you created yourself. You will never reach the level of success designed for you if you will constantly allow for others to validate your actions.