Fear of being vulnerable

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Barriers to vulnerability include fear of judgment, rejection, and emotional pain; cultural and societal norms discouraging openness; past experiences of betrayal or trauma; lack of trust in others; and internalized beliefs about self-worth and independence. These obstacles hinder individuals from sharing their true selves and seeking authentic connections. #vulnerability #vulnerable #fearofjudgement #rejection #emotionalpain #betrayal #trauma #lackoftrust #selfworth #openup #speakup…

Vulnerability is consciously choosing not to hide your emotions and desires from others. Vulnerability frees me up to share personal stories that others can relate to. Vulnerability sparks conversations that allow me to move beyond fear to a place of shared experiences. From the Motivation app: https://motivation.app/download

In a relationship, the goal is real connection, and that only happens when both people are willing to be vulnerable. But being vulnerable only works when you both feel safe enough to open up without fear of being judged or shut down. That’s why it’s so important to create an environment where you both feel secure sharing your thoughts, feelings, and even your insecurities. To make that happen, it’s important to really listen to each other, show empathy, and avoid getting defensive when…

Don't we all want to be more authentic. I want to show the world my true self. Maybe you do too. But, how do we do that when we fear being vulnerable? We know that being authentic is important; we have figured out our core values and and want to live according to those values. Well fears CAN be overcome - even fears of being vulnerable. #midlife #beauthentic #fearofbeingvulnerable

In love and in life, our vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths. We often believe that we risk too much by being vulnerable, but, in fact, the opposite is true. When we build a wall around us to protect ourselves from our big, bad fears, we miss out on so much.

💥Fear of being vulnerable stems from the fear that if others were to know you, "really" knew, they wouldn't like you, they wouldn't think the same about you, they would abandon you. 🕳️ How far will you go to avoid vulnerability? 🔥 If you struggle with overcoming perfectionism, comment below "I am ready," and I’ll send you the link to my free email course on 6-steps to Overcoming Perfectionism. Yes, it walks you through how to overcome it once and for all.⁠

Vulnerability is terrifying. The courage it takes to reveal your heart is one of the most daunting...and yet rewarding experiences in life. It will set you free. #PersonalProject #People #Relationships

Brené Brown defines vulnerability as "uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure." Her work and research have concluded that vulnerability is integral to healthy relationships with self and others. So how do we get comfortable with being vulnerable? It comes with strengthening another skill within ourselves: COURAGE. How do we boost courage? ⁠Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the choice that something else is more important than fear.

Living in fear prevents you from truly living your life. Break free from the grips of your fears by allowing yourself to be pushed forward by your fears. Acknowledge your fears. Accept your fears. Feel your fears. And you will overcome your fears. #FuckFear #fears #livefearlessly

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