\u201cRejection feels SO amazing!!,\u201d said no one ever.<\/p>\n
Rejection sucks.<\/p>\n
You put a ton of effort into getting noticed for your hard work but in the end, nothing happens. Whether it\u2019s from a crush or in this case, work, no one will never say that rejection feels good.<\/p>\n
After I quit my cushy corporate job, I really thought that things would magically align with the universe. All I needed was faith the size of a mustard seed. Kind of, but not exactly. You see, sometimes, things just don\u2019t work out. Maybe it\u2019s you, maybe it was the wrong opportunity. For whatever the reason, sometimes the answer is just no.<\/p>\n
Naturally, your emotions may take over and you may start to feel unworthy and frustrated, even. Those negative and limiting thoughts will make you believe you don\u2019t deserve what you worked hard for. I\u2019m very familiar with that type of rejection.<\/p>\n
Although rejection can leave us feeling hopeless, knowing that there is a positive side to it can give us hope. If we can agree that rejection sucks and is a part of life, we should also agree that there are ways to make rejection benefit us.<\/p>\n
I was not the \u201cright fit\u201d for many companies. Hearing those words would always leave me wanting to knock all of the papers straight off the table, Scandal style. But mature me (and hopefully you), would respectfully thank them for their time and move on. Being rejected hurt me, but it didn\u2019t stop me from trying. Rejection forces us to become better version of ourselves each and every time.<\/p>\n
Is it that you\u2019re being rejected or protected? Maybe that role really wasn\u2019t the right fit for you. Maybe you really dodged a bullet. On the one hand, you weren\u2019t accepted, but on the other hand, the situation can possibly be a blessing in disguise. It\u2019s all in how you choose to view it.<\/p>\n
While the no\u2019s pile up, so are the bills and daily responsibilities in life. You have to keep it moving but also be still. Wait, what? Yes. Keep pushing forward with the knowledge that what you truly desire is waiting for you at the right time. Many of the greats were not overnight success stories. Walt Disney, JK Rowling, Steve Jobs, Oprah – all notable and successful celebrities who experienced many rejections. So keep working hard. Your time will come. Stop working yourself into a worry wart. Patience brings peace.<\/p>\n
Imagine putting your all into an application process. You were thorough and detailed. You studied the history of the company. You were energetic and succinct in the interview. Ideally, you were the perfect candidate but you still weren\u2019t chosen. That sucks. BUT, you learned. You learned how to be a better researcher and interviewer. These are skills that you can use moving forward.<\/p>\n
One door closing does not mean doors will never open again. As the saying goes, \u201cOne door closes, another door opens.\u201d There is always another opportunity just waiting for you.<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t let the rejections from life weigh you down. You have to keep trying, keep believing and keep growing. Rejection is ultimately gives us the strength to continue on the journey of life. It reminds us that there is still more work to do. Rejection is a positive thing and once we learn to wholeheartedly embrace it, we will find that there are no limits to what we can accomplish.<\/p>\n
Lucy is a former Creative Circle candidate in Atlanta. She is a freelance writer and visual storyteller. When she’s not writing, she’s most likely exploring new restaurants around town, traveling, taking pictures or reading blogs dedicated to SELF \u2013 awareness, development\/discovery and expression. If you are interested in working with someone like Lucy, contact your nearest Creative Circle office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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