Weekly newsletter
I. Prompts for motivation
Can you remember the last time you dealt with a crushing rejection? Are you able to process your feelings about these moments and keep yourself from dwelling on what happened?
How do you think you might handle the experience in a different way today? What actions can you take to practice detachment and avoid taking it personally?
II. Thoughts for intention
Sometimes, not getting something is a blessing in disguise. Keep showing up. Keep doing the work. Don’t give up. See setbacks and mistakes as opportunities to reflect on how to grow wiser and closer towards your goals.
If we can figure out how to reframe rejection as a learning opportunity, over time, it strengthens our resiliency. It helps us understand how to recover and bounce back from difficult circumstances. When we listen to constructive feedback we receive, we can use the experience to get better at what we are striving for.
III. Ideas for preparation
The first few moments following rejection are tough. Even though it’s painful, it’s also good to remember that experiences such as these are not tied to our self-worth. It’s helpful to keep this in mind while also acknowledging the pain to grieve the loss of what we were hoping for. By feeling our feelings and accepting what happened, we can then begin to process why things occurred the way they did and what we can do better next time.
It’s not fair to blame ourselves or take all of the responsibility for situations that are not always in our control. We are all on a journey of growth and personal development. All that matters is that we’re doing our best every day to improve in any small or big ways we make over time.
IV. Quotes for inspiration
“Your life didn’t get worse; it stayed the same. You haven’t really lost anything.”
― Jack Canfield, The Success Principles
“The point of this is to gauge your progress and whether there are still gaps in your knowledge. You are observing yourself in action and seeing how you respond to the judgment of others. Can you take criticism and use it constructively?”
― Robert Greene, Mastery
