Seeking Out Rejection As A Hypersensitive Person

I am a hypersensitive content creator, comedian, and screenwriter. Years ago, I was way too afraid to follow my dreams. Even the tiniest rejection was enough for me to spiral into hiding for days. In 2022, I started on a rejection journey where I actively sought out rejections. The hope was that, through regular exposure to rejection, I could build up my strength and resilience and do the big scary things, even though I'm a hypersensitive person.

The results have been nothing short of life-changing.

Music by Chris Collins

Reviews

Great story offering the motivation I needed. Thank you!

Dazzling talent!

Thank you for sharing this! It was inspiring to hear your story.

I have been experiencing something similar recently. I was laid off nearly six months ago and in all that time I have had a single interview. Every other application has been rejected. At first I felt so depressed about it and would cry after reading a rejection email, but now it bothers me less. Now I apply to any job and just think "the worst they can do is say no."

I think it has been good for me to be rejected so often so I can see that it is ok. I didn't die.

So inspiring for HSPs, everything feels so difficult right now, you’re right about the baby steps and daily check mark. Thank you 🙏🏻 ✨

Brilliant thanks Jen

Funny how this was just what I needed. Almost didn’t choose this one because “oh I’m not really a hypersensitive person and it won’t apply to me”. Uh I’m totally a hyper person and it definitely applied. This called out my avoidance tendencies and has given me a simple (yet no less difficult) goal to focus on through repetition. Many thanks!

I absolutely loved this lesson! I feel inspired in a way I haven’t felt in a very long time to take these long awaited tiny steps towards my goal and put a daily check mark. Thank you for sharing!

Very inspiring!

This was perfect! Exactly what I needed today, as I am stumbling along the same journey. Thank you!

Marvelous motivation to step out of my comfort zone. And with a solid strategy. Thank you Jen 🙏

What a wonderful talk about doing hard things and believing in yourself. Thank you for sharing!