How to Overcome Rejection?
Who we are when we succeed is great but what is even greater to see is who we are in the midst of rejection. ~Gessie Belizaire
Rejection, we have all been there right and it has made us do one of two things: it can make us not want to try again or it can give us the strength to try again. No matter which way you choose to look at rejection, it is going to hurt and there really is no pretty way to put it, “Rejection sucks!” But do you want to know what has the potential to not suck is who you choose to be in the midst of rejection. Will you choose to be mentally strong and use that pain to grow stronger and better…or not? Rejection will happen in life and maybe even one hundred times but the real question becomes how you will handle it when it can be the very thing that determines your entire course for your future. I want to share a list of 5 ways that mentally strong people overcome rejection in hopes that it will help you.
- Acknowledge ones emotions
They face and acknowledge their emotions head on, which is a crucial part of coping with their discomfort in a healthy manner.
- They see rejection as proof that their pushing boundaries
Mentally strong people are unafraid to go for the things in life that are outside of their comfort zone, even if it may be a long shot. Being rejected every now and again is healthy because it is a clear indication that you are living life to the fullest.
- They treat self with kindness
Rather than listen to the negative self-talk in their head, they quiet the noise with helpful mantras that will keep them mentally strong.
- They have great perspective on rejection
Mentally strong people are not quick to make generalizations based on when they are rejected. If one company turns them down, they do not make declarations about themselves that they are incompetent. A single opinion or incident should never define who you are.
- They learn from the act of rejection
Mentally strong people almost always ask themselves, “What did I gain from this?” so as to learn from the rejection. With each painful rejection comes the opportunity for self-growth and a chance to be better.
Rejection can be a good teacher if you allow it to be. Rejection can teach you about taking the time to learn about areas in your life that need improvement, or about coming to realize that rejection is not so bad. No matter what rejection has or is teaching you, use rejection as a fuel to propel you to move forward in wisdom. As always thank you for reading. Until next time take care and be true.
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