rejection

Using Mental Fitness to Counteract Rejection Rejection. Ugghhhh, Just hearing the word can make your heart sink a little, right? It’s that annoying part of life that none of us can avoid, no matter how much we want to, and unless we plan on living as hermits, at some point no is inevitable. I used to be so terrified of no that I wouldn’t even try for things. But here is what I’ve learned, rejection isn’t the end of the road. In fact, it’s often just the beginning of a new, exciting path. Alright so let’s get into it. Let’s talk about how to handle rejection with grace, a bit of humor, and a whole lot of mental fitness. Rejection: It’s Not Personal First things first, let’s address the elephant in the room: rejection feels incredibly personal. But, research shows that most of the time, it’s not even about you. A study conducted by the University of California, Berkeley found that rejection is frequently influenced by factors beyond an individual’s control, such as organizational constraints, market conditions, or subjective preferences of decision-makers. What that means in plain English, is that most of the time people aren’t rejecting you the human. And even when they are rejecting you the human, it’s generally more about them than it is about you. Practicing mental fitness helps you to not only understand this, but to detach your self-worth from the “no”. In other words someone telling you no does not mean you are not worthy of the yes. You just can’t get it from them right now. No Doesn’t Have To Define You I know you are probably thinking it’s really easy to say that in an abstract context. I knew you would, so let’s look at three real life examples of folks who didn’t let no define or stop them from being their fullest and most authentic selves. Let’s start with the track star Sha’Carri Richardson. When Rejection Stings Rejection can sometimes sting and sometimes it can feel like you have been impaled by a stake. And I am not here to tell you how to feel or even what to feel. Allow yourself to feel your emotions, but don’t park there. Don’t make the no your garage. There are steps you can take to move past the hurt in productive way. Last Word Ok so the point is, rejection is tough, but it’s not the end. It’s a stepping stone to something greater. So, the next time you face a “no,” learn from it, and keep moving forward. You’re not alone in this journey, we all face that no at some point in our lives. My goal is to help one million women to improve their mental fitness. I would love your help with that. If you found this post helpful – like, share, and subscribe to my blog to stay connected and inspired. If you or someone else needs to recover your joy and purpose, check out my judgement free coaching options. And finally I would love it if you follow me on Instagram for more uplifting content. Stay strong, stay positive, and keep chasing your dreams! Sources: