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Learn To Trust Again And Bring More Joy Into Your Life
Our ability to be open and vulnerable is one of our greatest gifts. Being vulnerable often requires risk. However, building walls to protect ourselves removes much of the opportunity for a rich and fulfilling life.
A meaningful life requires letting go of the need to control everything. How can you do this? The key is to let go of the idea that you have something to lose.
What fears do you have that limit your willingness to connect?
Fear of abandonment?
Fear of failure?
Fear of rejection?
Fear of making the wrong choice?
Understanding your fears will help you to identify the source of your trust issues so you can work through them and move forward.
Using these strategies will help you learn to trust again:
1. Realize that it’s not always about you. It’s natural to feel slighted and mistreated. You might even feel that you’ve failed in some way. Everyone has issues that negatively affect the way they interact with others. Perhaps the other person is struggling. Avoid overreacting and taking it personally.
If you’re constantly blaming yourself, consider making an effort to raise your self-esteem. Investing time in yourself…
