Overcoming the Fear of Judgment
Do you find yourself holding back from sharing your ideas or creative work? Do you fear judgment or rejection, avoid speaking up, or censor your own voice? Perhaps you’ve experienced criticism in the past that left a lasting mark?
You are not alone - more than half of all employees experience social anxiety in the workplace.
These fears can prevent us from living authentically and expressing our true selves, keeping us stuck in a loop of self-doubt and hesitation.
The fear of judgment can show up in many ways:
Feeling paralysed when presenting your ideas in a meeting
Avoiding posting your creative endeavours online
Overthinking your words in conversations
Worried about how others might perceive you
Continuously starting new creative projects and never finishing them because you get so far then shelve them because they don’t feel “good enough.”
At its core, this fear often stems from unresolved past experiences.
A teacher's harsh comment, a peer's remark, or a failure at work or in front of friends can leave an emotional imprint that shapes how we see ourselves and our capabilities. EFT, also known as tapping, helps to release the emotional charge tied to past experiences, creating space for new, empowering beliefs. EFT works by combining elements of cognitive therapy with acupressure, tapping on specific meridian points while focusing on the fear or limiting belief.
Here’s how EFT can help:
Healing Past Wounds: EFT allows you to revisit those moments of criticism or rejection in a safe and supportive way. By acknowledging and processing these emotions, you can release their grip on your present-day choices.
Building Self-Compassion: As you work through these fears, EFT helps you foster a sense of kindness toward yourself. You begin to recognise that your worth isn’t tied to others’ opinions.
Boosting Creative Confidence: Imagine sharing your work without that nagging fear of what others might think. EFT helps you feel aligned with your true creative voice, producing work that feels satisfying and authentic.
Embracing Vulnerability: The freedom to express yourself openly is deeply liberating. EFT helps you lean into vulnerability, knowing that rejection is not a reflection of your value.
Imagine:
You step into meetings with confidence, sharing your ideas without hesitation
You post your creative work online, proud of your expression and unshaken by potential criticism
Your projects flow with ease, free from the weight of self-censorship.
This is the power of releasing limiting beliefs with EFT.
You don't have to stay the same - within Energy Psychology there are clinically proven tools that can reshape your belief system so that you can live a life where your voice is heard, your ideas are shared, and your creativity can thrive.