Welcome to this months issue!
In line with our yearlong strategy to advance women, I believe you will find it an interesting read as it deals with the sensitive subject of rejection.
This months feature Article: Are You Suffering From Rejection?
Though we don’t like to admit this, many of us are suffering from the effects of rejection. Consider the impact the following situations may have had on you:
· Your partner (husband, boyfriend, fiancé, father of your kids) walking out on you?
· One or more of your parents/guardians making you feel that you were/are not important to them?
· Your friends, family, or spouse who are never available when you need help.
· Your spouse rejecting you.
· No one showing interest in you e.g. romantically.
· You did not get the promotion at work or the business deal/client despite you working long hours, hard work, dedication, high performance, etc.
· You keep getting knocked back.
· You feel your are being ostracized for being 'different'.
Whilst you might say, “well I just got on with life”. Have you really? By the way, just because you have physically moved on is no indication that same has taken place emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. How can you tell if you have accumulated emotional baggage from your experiences? It’s simple! Watch your attitudes, beliefs and behaviours. Here are some clues:
· You blame yourself though the issue may not lie with you.
· You reject others before they get a chance to reject you.
· You avoid any situations that might result in rejection (e.g. don’t apply for the job/promotion, avoid committing to a relationships, etc).
· You conform to what you feel others would accept.
When we experience rejection, we (consciously or not) endeavour to protect ourselves and/or deal with our situation (e.g. through the use of coping behaviours). The problem is that our chosen method may do us more harm that good. Moreover, when we fail to deal with our feelings of rejection, we may develop low self-worth, become insecure, loose our identity, become angry, obsessive, and much more. In short, you end up with more baggage!
So I encourage you, take a moment to reflect on whether you are suffering from rejection. Because whether you like it or not, it will become a stumbling block to your progress.
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Gladys Famoriyo/Success Partners Announcements
Find Some Friends & Deal With Your Emotional Baggage Together
Join Women Worldwide Who Are Dealing With Their Baggage
Struggling with your emotional issues? Need support? Why not get some friends together and work through Gladys Famoriyo's book, Overcoming Emotional Baggage. Her book helps women shed weight of the emotional kind and live a life of emotional freedom. Interested? Follow our 3 simple steps
1. Find some friends.
2. Order copies of Overcoming Emotional Baggage: A Woman's Guide To Living The Abundant Life.
3. Work through the book together.
“I am inspired by the book, Overcoming Emotional Baggage, which my church's women's education class is currently working through” Gracie Barber, USA.
About Overcoming Emotional Baggage: The book powerfully portrays the impact of emotional baggage on women, hence creating the Female Hybrid. This inspiring book provides powerful strategies and spiritual principles that aim to support women address the Female Hybrid in them - freeing them to pursue a life of true success. This book is a 'must have' for any women aiming for the top!
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Come And Meet Us At The 2008 National Christian Resources Exhibition
Tue 13 - Fri 16 May 2008 Sandown Park, Esher
Gladys Famoriyo/Success Partners LTD will be showcasing our Overcoming Emotional Baggage Initiative. If you are a group/organisation leader, a key decision maker in your establishment, run seminars/conferences/workshops, or are passionate about developing women, we want to hear from you. Meet us at THE SHARING SHOW section of the exhibition. See you there
