Being rejected is one of life growth because, it is a stepping stone to pick up yourself, fix yourself and move on. I've been rejected by family, friends, colleagues and the society one way or the other. But I've not always given up on myself because I have a target and till that target is achieved, I'll keep trying.
Having your application letters be it job, school, favor, opportunity, businesses rejected shouldn't make you feel less of yourself. Look below on what you can do.
1. Embrace the Down Times: Success doesn't come without its lows. When you receive a rejection letter, allow yourself to feel the disappointment – cry, shout, or reflect. It's a vital part of the journey. I allow myself to go through the downtime.
2. Learn from Rejections: I revisit my rejection letters and assess why I didn’t get the opportunity. This practice, even before applying, ensures growth and improvement.
3. Seek Inspiration and build a support system: Look for those who have won the opportunity on social media learn from them, and connect with them if you can. Sometimes, we do not yet have the requirements for the opportunity we are applying for as we need to do more to get it. Try to build a strong support system through your network.
4. Decide on Reapplication: Assess if you want to reapply. If yes, rewrite applications. If not, gracefully move forward, knowing your path may lead to different opportunities.
5. Align with Your Vision: Seek for more opportunities that align with your vision and where you want to be in 5-10 years. Some may not fit your current path, and that's okay. Opt for those in line with your aspirations.
6. Define Yourself: Don’t let the rejections define you. Define yourself and make sure you don’t compare yourself to others because our journeys are different
7. Combine Faith and Action: Pray and apply for more opportunities.
Most of my disappointments have turned out to be a 'Lesson' and 'Blessing' to me.
If you a not learn from what you didn't get, you'll never get what you want
I feel comfy these days because most of the things I couldn't get before I get them now
Most of the things I couldn't do, I do them now
The kind of people I meet or access, and places I go or visit today, I couldn't reach these before.
I keep building because one philosophy of me is that, 'There's always room for Improvement'