Depression

How to Handle Rejection

How to find the positive in a pink slip or critical words. Rejection can help you reinvent yourself.
By Carlin Flora, published on July 01, 2007 - last reviewed on February 23, 2009
  • Don't Rush to Judgment

    Belief: If I think I've been dissed, I should immediately seek reassurance from and/or confront the offender.

    Reality Check: Most explanations for others' behaviors are quite benign. Give people the benefit of the doubt, or you may push them away with your desperation or hostility.

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