• Does someone at work seem friendly with everyone else but distant or unfriendly toward you?
• Are you constantly wondering, “What did I do?” and replaying conversations in your head?
• Does someone’s behavior toward you leave you questioning yourself, your confidence, or whether you’re actually the problem?

When someone at work seems to have a problem with you, it can be difficult to know how to process it. You may find yourself overthinking their behavior, searching for an explanation, or wondering if you somehow caused the tension.

And when you’ve experienced rejection throughout your life, workplace opposition can hit differently. It can bring up insecurity, self-doubt, and the urge to figure out what you did wrong.

But what if you could approach these uncomfortable situations in a new healthier way?

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 biblical, confidence-boosting methods for dealing with someone at work who seems to have something against you. We’ll talk about how to process opposition without automatically making it about you, how to maintain your confidence when someone isn’t treating you warmly, and how your faith can change the way you respond.

If you’re tired of letting someone else’s behavior take up space in your mind, this episode will give you a different way to look at workplace rejection and opposition.

After the episode, let’s chat!

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Are you people pleasing at work because you’re afraid of rejection, conflict, disappointing others, or not being liked?

People pleasing can show up in subtle ways in the neurodiverse experience—taking on too much work, overthinking conversations, constantly apologizing, or agreeing just to keep the peace. While these behaviors may feel like they’re protecting you from rejection, they can actually chip away at your confidence and leave you overwhelmed, burned out, and disconnected from your authentic self.

In this episode of Overcome Rejection at Work, we’ll look at five common ways people pleasing can show up in the workplace, including ADHD signs like RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) and OCD behaviors like compulsions, and practical ways to break the cycle and build confidence. We’ll also look at what Scripture teaches us about this topic, so let’s dive in!

When you’re taking on too much work:

• How can my workload be redistributed?
• If it can’t be redistributed, how can the work be prioritized or phased throughout the year?
• What is motivating me to take on this much work—service, responsibility, or a desire to please people?

When you’re volunteering too much:

• Am I volunteering because I genuinely want to help?
• Or am I trying to be liked, needed, accepted, or seen as dependable?
• Is there someone else who could do this or grow by learning how?

When you want to revisit a conversation:

• Why do I think that conversation damaged something?
• What if it did? Will I be okay regardless?
• If this person doesn’t like me anymore, am I still valuable?
• Will more words make me more confident or less confident?
• Does God still love me after that conversation?

When you’re apologizing unnecessarily:

• Why do I say “I’m sorry” so much?
• Am I actually sorry?
• Did I do anything wrong that warrants an apology?
• What am I seeking permission for?
• Where does this come from?

When you’re agreeing to avoid conflict:

• What do I actually think about this?
• Am I staying quiet because I genuinely agree—or because I’m afraid of rejection?
• What would it look like to respectfully share my perspective?

And when you find yourself caught in any of these people-pleasing habits, remember this question: Who am I truly working for?

Colossians 3:23–24 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.”

Have a question for me or want me to address a challenge that you’re facing at work? Email me at yardley@riseandshinebright.com

Tired of working twice as hard at work, afraid someone may think you’re not as capable as they thought?

Have you ever accomplished something you’re proud of only to downplay it, wondering if you can really do it again?

Want to stop second guessing what you want to say in meetings because you don’t want anyone to think you don't belong in the room?

Are you ready to feel firm and secure in your role?

If any of this hits, you may have experienced imposter syndrome at your workplace, and you are heard, understood and relatable! In this episode, we explore a biblical approach to attack the fear of being exposed as a fraud at work, like a mighty warrior!

Discover the A-D-G approach to move beyond the insecurity of imposter syndrome so you can have a better thought-life at work, with a greater sense of security about being the right fit where God placed you. Now let's dive in!

Have a question for me or want me to address a challenge that you’re facing at work? Email me at yardley@riseandshinebright.com