"I'm afraid of being rejected."
In my last blog, I talked about how to manage your fear of critiques. You can check it out here!
In this blog, I'm going to be talking about how to deal with the fear of rejection. Rejection is probably worse than just a mere critique. Whether it's from a company you're applying a job for or a publishing industry, rejection can be heartbreaking for many. It can lead to low self-esteem, self-doubt and depression.
I've been there. Whenever I would send writing samples to companies in hopes of getting offered a job, I would face the hard truth that it wouldn't happen.
So, here are ways you can deal with rejection.
You keep going.
After receiving rejection, you don't give up. You keep pursuing your goals no matter what. I know it's tough, but the more you keep going, the higher the chances you'll get accepted.
Try to understand the reason for your rejection.
After receiving rejections from companies I sent my job applications to, I would wonder why I got rejected. I would find it helpful if they told me why they rejected me. Was it because I didn't meet any or all of the requirements? Or was it because they found other candidates that fit the job better?
If you're able to receive feedback from your rejector, that's great. If not, try to understand why you weren't accepted and continue from there.
As for other things like school essays, it's good to receive feedback from your teacher that tells you what you need to improve on in your work. If they tell you what you need to improve, you do it.
Improve yourself.
Rejection can open doors to opportunities for growth. If the evaluator does give you feedback, you should listen so you can understand why you failed or didn't get accepted. The more you listen to their critique, the more you can improve. Otherwise, you'll get the same result.
Conclusion
I get it. Rejection is hard. But don't let it stop you from doing what you want or moving forward. The next time you face rejection, remember to persist, analyze the reasons you were rejected, and work on self-improvement.
At the end of the day, getting rejected can be a good thing. It can help you to grow and find newer and better opportunities. Giving up while being rejected may seem tempting, but trust me, you don't want to do that. Just keep going and I believe you will win!
Thanks for reading!
Hope this helps!
Bye!
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