Life is hard. Disappointments happen. Sometimes we lose when we deserve to win. Sometimes we win when we deserve to lose.
Unfortunately, failure and rejection are a part of life. We all experience them, and the only way to avoid them is to never take a chance — and what kind of life is that?
Whether rejection comes from a team, a friend, a love interest, a job, or something you care deeply about, it hurts. It can make you question yourself and want to give up to avoid feeling that pain again.
The good news is, rejection doesn’t have to define you. It’s not a foreshadowing of what’s to come or the “new norm” for your life. It’s hard to see this when your heart breaks, but you can face rejection in healthy ways and set the stage for future success.
Here are 5 thoughts to ground you when you are reeling after a setback.
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