REJECTION LEAD TOWARD SUCCESS

THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR EMOTIONS

They have confidence in their ability to deal with uncomfortable emotions head-on, which is essential to coping with their discomfort in a healthy manner.

THEY VIEW REJECTION AS EVIDENCE THEY’RE PUSHING THE LIMITS

Mentally strong people know that rejection serves as proof that they’re living life to the fullest.

THEY TREAT THEMSELVES WITH COMPASSION

Speak to yourself like a trusted friend. Drown out your harsh inner critic by repeating helpful mantras that will keep you mentally strong.

THEY REFUSE TO LET REJECTION DEFINE THEM

Mentally strong people don’t make sweeping generalizations when they’re rejected.
If one company turns them down for a job, they don’t declare themselves incompetent.

THEY LEARN FROM REJECTION

Mentally strong people ask themselves, “What did I gain from this?” So they can learn from rejection. Rather than simply tolerate the pain, they turn it into an opportunity for self-growth.
With each rejection, they grow stronger and become better. Rejection hurts. And it hurts regardless of who is rejecting you or how you’re getting rejected.
Research confirms it, finding that when people get rejected, they often feel jealous, lonely and anxious.