Want to improve your work relationships? Here’s a key!

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Have you ever walked into a room and instantly felt like everyone was judging you? Maybe at work, you hesitated before speaking up in a meeting, thinking, What if they think my idea is stupid? Or you avoided small talk with colleagues because you assumed they didn’t really like you.

I get it. We all have these moments. Our minds can be tricky, convincing us that we don’t quite belong, that others see us in a harsher light than they actually do. But here’s the thing—most of the time, those thoughts aren’t facts. They’re fears. And they create unnecessary distance between us and the people around us.

The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

What if, instead of assuming rejection, we assumed acceptance?

Imagine going to work tomorrow believing that your colleagues appreciate you more than you think. That they respect your ideas. That they aren’t analyzing your every move but are simply caught up in their own tasks, worries, and to-do lists—just like you.

When we shift our mindset, everything shifts. Work becomes less about avoiding rejection and more about genuine connection. Instead of walking in with guarded energy, we show up with openness. Instead of holding back, we engage. And that energy? It’s contagious. The more at ease you are, the more at ease those around you will feel.

Creating the Work Atmosphere You Want

Think about the kind of work environment you wish you had. A space where people collaborate freely, where conversations flow naturally, where you feel valued and included. Now ask yourself: Am I bringing that energy into my workplace?

We can’t control how others behave, but we can control how we show up. If we bring warmth, openness, and a mindset of belonging, we set the tone for everything else. And when we feel at peace, that peace reflects outward, shaping our interactions and the environment around us.

So next time that little voice in your head whispers, They probably don’t like me. They’re judging me. I don’t really fit in, pause. Challenge it. And remind yourself: I am more appreciated than I think. I belong here. Because you do.

And that simple mindset shift? It can change everything.

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