Everyone Gets Rejected - Here's How to Move On

Rejection sucks. Always have, always will.

But even though it stings at first, rejection may actually make you tougher in the long run. The key to achieving your career ambitions comes down to one question: How many times are you willing to pick yourself up after falling down?

One of the critical skills you need to develop is resilience — or the ability to quickly recover from challenges. Here is a mental exercise called GROW to help you build resilience.

1) G: Ground yourself in the situation. Remind yourself that the rejection isn't personal. Think of all the times you have been successful in the past and nudge yourself to look at this as one obstacle in the larger scheme of things.

2) R: Recognize what you can control. Reframe the rejection as a moment of constructive criticism. Instead of letting it crush your confidence, think of what you can do to become better at your craft.

3) O: Organize your resources. If you're constantly being turned down, re-strategize. Reach out to trusted peers and friends to review what you're doing, seek feedback, and be willing to make changes.

4) W: Work with your community for support. Turn to people who make you feel supported. Know that there are people who understand you and value your work.

Finally, know this:

Nobody will believe in you with the same commitment and vigor as you believe in yourself.

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Adapted from, "Everyone Gets Rejected — Here’s How to Move On," by Raj Tawney. Artist Credit: HBR Staff/Getty Images/Ralf Hiemisch.

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