Rejection is rejection. It doesn’t matter if it’s a romantic interest quelled or a “you’re not exactly what we’re looking for” job application response. It is not a nice feeling in any circumstance. And, frankly, it is one I would rather avoid. But that isn’t really possible. That’s not the world we live in. You have to put yourself out there and damn the consequences sometimes.
So what should you do when you experience rejection and some of the feelings that accompany it? Well, you should do something to reaffirm your sense of self. This might seem curious but I was amazed at how effective it was for me recently. Go revisit that thing you created, or that thing that you’re passionate about. It is wonderful how this will bring you away from the (at times quite nebular) criticisms you receive and deliver you back to a sense of your own self and your own worth.
And if that fails consider injecting some Annie Lennox-esque flippancy into your day.
(The plate smashing is optional.)
