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The potential of being rejected by others as a result of who you are or what you do is constantly on your mind. You likely go out of your way to attain the approval of others. Rejection by the people in your life would be a serious blow to your self-esteem, and may be something you have experienced before. While this may be a difficult concept to swallow, you need to realize that the only approval you should be worried about is your own - and that the potential for rejection starts with you. If you don't respect and approve of yourself, you project an image to others that says "I am not worthy, I am not good enough for you", which can result in the very rejection you fear.