We lie to ourselves if we say that rejection isn't something we've faced at one point in our lives. Rejection is a fact of life and can happen to anybody no matter your qualities or influence. An example of what rejection looks like is when you applied for a job and you weren't picked after the interview or when you didn't get the role for the movie you auditioned for, and many other examples like this. But are we to allow this rejection to determine how we feel or how we live our lives? Definitely not! So what do you do when you're faced with rejection? Take some tips for yourself below:

1. Know that rejection is part of life: If you can recognize that rejection isn't the end of the world but it's part of life, you might not get so worked up about being rejected. You know, some things aren't meant to be, sometimes. That rejection might lead to a positive change like you working more, pushing your limits, taking risks and leaving your comfort zone behind. 

2. Accept what happened: Denying that you were rejected will only add to your pain and make it difficult to move on from the rejection. Don't deny the feeling and every other feeling that comes with the pain of rejection. 

3. Be kind to yourself: I've seen people deal with rejection by staying indoors, eating junk food and having bad sleeping habits which is a bad coping strategy and isn't good for you and your health. Be kind to yourself enough to look after your well-being and return to an even emotional keel. Don't beat yourself up nor overthink the situation, be compassionate to yourself and know that it isn't the end of the world. 

4. Grow from experience: Rejection hurts! But what hurts more is dwelling on it. When you are faced with rejection, the next thing to do is look at the situation objectively. Is there something you can learn from this? Seek constructive feedback from the organization that rejected you, you might see what you need to improve on your CV or on yourself. 

Or check if there were some red flags that you didn't take note of in that relationship that didn't work out. Use this information as a building block towards the next time you decide to put yourself out there. 

5. Know that you have work to do: Rejection can take a toll on your self-confidence and self worth. You might start feeling that you're not enough or you're a failure. Hey, you are not! I know it might be quite difficult to bounce back to your normal self when face with rejection, so, this is why you need to know that you have work to do. You need to build your sense of self love and esteem. When you are intimately aware of your self worth, you can bounce back from rejection healthily. Knowing that you appreciate you! And no matter what anyone says or do, the fact isn't going to change that you're enough, you're strong, you're beautiful, you're unbreakable by design ?! 

Dear reader, I hope these tips were insightful to you! Pls do share with your loved ones. Also do well to like and share your thoughts in the comment section. Thank you for reading ❤️.