Social media users are engaging in “rejection therapy” to build confidence and prepare for future challenges.
Rejection therapy involves individuals pushing their boundaries by undertaking activities that often evoke feelings of discomfort, all in the name of personal growth.
This trend has exploded on TikTok, with users daring themselves to confront situations that typically induce unease.
The goal is to cultivate adaptability and gain essential skills to navigate various scenarios.
For example, popular TikToker Sophie Jones has gained significant attention for her rejection therapy experiments. In one notable video, she was seen on a crowded airplane.
She filmed herself announcing, “Have a lovely flight everybody! Here’s to making memories!” Most passengers responded with silence as she expressed her good wishes.
@sophie_jones111 This took some courage hahah #rejectiontherapy #flights
While the silence could be disheartening for many, Sophie has trained herself to embrace such scenarios without embarrassment.
In another clip, she demonstrated rejection therapy by asking strangers at a table to “say hi” to her mom during a FaceTime call.
“Does everyone mind saying hi to my mom for me? Hi mom! I’m about to go out kayaking, look at all the friends I’ve made!”
@sophie_jones111 If you can’t make yourself laugh then life is boring #rejectiontherapy
This time, Sophie was met with laughter from the strangers around her. After receiving numerous compliments for her bravery, she remarked in the comments that rejection therapy had been “life-changing.”
Another TikToker, Megan Million, shared her own viral experience with rejection therapy by greeting random customers in a department store. She introduced herself to someone she complimented and described the encounter as the “best day ever” after being met with kindness.
@meganmillion100 How’d I do??? #target #newfriends #fyp #foryou #rejectiontherapy
Although rejection therapy can be daunting, there are numerous ways for individuals to achieve their goals by stepping out of their comfort zones.
In June, another TikToker, who delivers for UberEats, also went viral for stepping outside his usual behavior. He received a surge of Venmo donations after including a note with his delivery orders explaining that he needed extra funds for his wedding. Despite facing numerous rejections, one user’s post on TikTok brought him the support he desperately needed.
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