Rejection, no doubt is inevitable in life although it can be tiring. Often times, frustration and depression might set in if it keeps recurring.

You know that feeling of waiting for so long and optimistic of getting a positive feedback then boom,,…all hopes dashed.

I'm sure job seekers can relate so well with this. After coming back from an interview you thought you aced with all hopes high and looking forward to getting a positive reply and then a rejection mail enters.

How about admission seekers, after a tireless waiting and you already have that picture of your dream school in mind and then you get "Sorry, you were denied admission, try again next year".

Or after taking an online aptitude test and expectant and then you receive " sorry, you failed this test", "sorry, we are looking for excellent candidates at this time".

How well have you been able to handle rejection be it in relationship, job, admission or any area of your life? Do you over think, cry and isolate yourself or you just move on?
You can share tips for handling it better.

Rejections are inevitable in life, no matter who you are or, where you are from or what you do. You just have to learn to take the good with the bad and hope for the best while expecting the worst.
If your bounce back ability is terrific, you can't suffer from rejections.

justnock:
Rejections are inevitable in life, no matter who you are or, where you are from or what you do. You just have to learn to take the good with the bad and hope for the best while expecting the worst.
If your bounce back ability is terrific, you can't suffer from rejections.

Well said! Can't agree less.

EazyJ:
Rejection, no doubt is inevitable in life although it can be tiring. Often times, frustration and depression might set in if it keeps recurring.

You know that feeling of waiting for so long and optimistic of getting a positive feedback then boom,,…all hopes dashed.

I'm sure job seekers can relate so well with this. After coming back from an interview you thought you aced with all hopes high and looking forward to getting a positive reply and then a rejection mail enters.

How about admission seekers, after a tireless waiting and you already have that picture of your dream school in mind and then you get "Sorry, you were denied admission, try again next year".

Or after taking an online aptitude test and expectant and then you receive " sorry, you failed this test", "sorry, we are looking for excellent candidates at this time".

How well have you been able to handle rejection be it in relationship, job, admission or any area of your life? Do you over think, cry and isolate yourself or you just move on?
You can share tips for handling it better.

Each time i get rejected, i get colder inside, my empathy takes a hit and the realization that people/things can define one's happiness begins to creep out. Then I shut down -I do this by sleeping- and when I wake, a whole new energy and strategy emanates and this time, better. The only problem with this is that, I tend to work more on myself than I work more for people, but it works for me though.

SirMichael1:
Each time i get rejected, i get colder inside, my empathy takes a hit and the realization that people/things can define one's happiness begins to creep out. Then I shut down -I do this by sleeping- and when I wake, a whole new energy and strategy emanates and this time, better. The only problem with this is that, I tend to work more on myself than I work more for people, but it works for me though.

Wow! So sleeping does it. Indeed different strategies for different individuals.

EazyJ:

Wow! So sleeping does it. Indeed different strategies for different individuals.

Yeah. Reason why I try as quick as possible to fix any 'inability to sleep' that comes from time to time.

But I didn't catch yours. How do you handle rejection?

SirMichael1:
Yeah. Reason why I try as quick as possible to fix any 'inability to sleep' that comes from time to time.

But I didn't catch yours. How do you handle rejection?

Well, for me , I don't allow it get to me too much.
I stay alone for some time, ruminate on it and then relax( not doing anything or take a nap).
This may take some days, or a couple of weeks depending on the gravity.