Reasons to Embrace Rejection
Posted: November 13, 2018
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We've all felt the sting of rejection at one time or another. You may get advice to shake it off and to not take it personally, even though that's pretty difficult to do. After the initial hurt of rejection you can make a choice - to keep wallowing in it, or to learn from it and use it to your benefit. There are several reasons rejection may not be a bad thing.
Dr. Kurt Smith, contributor to Dumb Little Man, share six reasons you should embrace rejection.
We have all experienced rejection. It comes in many forms. Whether it’s a rejection from a friend, a lover or a boss, they all have one certain thing in common — they hurt.
It’s almost impossible not to take the rejection personally. After all, they didn’t reject someone else — they rejected you. That’s as personal as it gets.
Accepting rejection can be difficult. Some people bounce back rather quickly. Others have a very hard time recovering after being rejected. Some even experience problems like depression.
As personal and demoralizing as rejection can feel, it doesn’t mean it has to be a bad thing. There are a number of ways that rejection can be incredibly beneficial.
Below are 6 reasons why rejection is not a bad thing:
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