Ways by which fear makes us settle for less in life and relationships

Fear of rejection

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Past traumas of rejection and betrayal often lead to fear of rejection or hurt, causing individuals to push away or ghost others, thereby reducing vulnerability.

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Staying in unhealthy relationships

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Despite feeling unvalued or disrespected in a relationship, we often choose to stay due to the significant time and emotional investment we have made.

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Self-sacrificing behaviors

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We often adopt self-sacrificing behaviors like procrastination, people-pleasing, and hyper-independence due to our fear of criticism and failure.

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Low self-worth

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Our self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence are influenced by our perception of ourselves, leading us to remain in professions that do not serve us or value us.

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Saying yes when we want to say no

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Fear of judgment and misunderstanding leads to agreeing on unfavorable actions, as we prioritize others over ourselves to avoid being disliked.

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