Do rejections in life bother you most of the time? Ups and downs are the part and parcel of human life. Even the human heart does not operate in a straight line. Before we talk on handling rejections, we should first understand what life is all about.
LIFE: It’s all about what you take and what you give. It is not necessary for one to be smart or one does not need to have a high IQ to understand about the meaning of life. Everyone on this planet is born for a purpose. One who identifies it, will live his life to the fullest and the one who doesn’t he is meant to do so, it’s that simple.
There is no joy in leading life without facing a rejection, because it is the only thing which keeps us motivated to achieve what we must. In this journey of rejections, few people pass, and few fail.
Now, is it tough to handle rejections in life? Certainly no, if you know the purpose. Imagine you have to lead a life with no failure but only success. How boring! Do you really think you have enjoyed your life? Take a deep breath and analyse what is the toughest thing you have faced in your life until date.
I believe most successful people on this planet would feel to be fortunate that life has presented them a wonderful learning process in the form of challenges.
It is a well known fact that everyone at some point of his life will have to face challenges/rejection, but what matters most is how well you are prepared to take it and move forward. Many people say that they can’t handle rejection/face challenges because they are not prepared for it. Now the question is, what do you mean by not being ready?
For instance, at the beginning of their career, many people are unclear about their career goals and job perspectives. Few work just to get a source of regular income, regardless of whether the job is contributing to their all-round development. Few are forced to take up a job due to financial constraints and fulfilment of basic needs. They are not allowed to take up a job of their interest. Now, why does this situation occur? Because, at some point in your life you might have feared to take up challenges and test your potential.
Are you crumbling under peer pressure?
Often, we feel disturbed because of what others think about us. We are more bothered of fulfilling other people’s wishes rather than focusing on our own dreams. It drags us into a vicious circle of emotions, which doesn’t allow us to think freely as a result even a single instance of rejection makes us feel depressed? I ask you, why is somebody else controlling your life? Why allow others to decide your life’s priorities? Everyone wants to lead a comfortable life but without any insecure encounters.
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Make rejections your source of strength
People in this world are too judgmental. They will judge your actions to prove whether you are a success or your failure. However, you need to decide what is good or bad for you. Answer this question: what makes you happy? The answer you get is what you must pursue. Failures should strengthen your determination to achieve your end goal.
For instance, you are fired from your job one fine day. Try to analyse what is the cause behind this action taken by your company? Do you lack any skills or is the company resorting to cost-cutting? If latter, then sorry you do not have any choice. However, if you have lost your job due to skill deficiency, there is scope for improvement.
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Fight your insecurities
Human beings take undue pressure and give way to developing insecurities – money, status, social acceptance, attracting wrong people, lack of self-awareness, and many others. Have you ever thought about how did you give birth to these insecurities? Were these your thoughts or fed into your mind by somebody else?
Avoiding risks in life makes you weaker. Everyone wants to lead a comfortable life, but avoidance of risks and running away from challenges might lead you to cowardice or ignorance. Both results will deteriorate your purpose of life.
Take time off your busy schedule and focus on your life goals. Determine to fight your fears and emerge as a strong individual.
What do you think about your life? Leave your comments in the section below.
