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Staying positive

We may have all faced a string of rejections at some point of our lives. I have always perceived it in the right spirit. I deal with it positively – taking it as criticism that would help me grow stronger and better. Jesley Elizabeth Mathew

Being resilient

Rejection makes me resilient. It has been an integral part of my growth, especially when I ventured beyond my comfort zone. When rejection was accompanied with feedback, it offered a clearer view and perspective and one could approach the issues in diverse ways. However, sometimes it was prudent to just shift gears and move on with my life. Sharon Bhorkar

Getonwithlife

If you’re alive, then you’ve dealt with rejection. Dealing with rejection can be painful, whether it happens at work, at home or at school. There are various ways in which one can come to terms with being rejected. For example, we can take up a new hobby like painting or typography and focus on it. We could also try to improve our skills on what we got rejected at. Lastly, each person has their own way of dealing with rejection. One may ignore it and move on with their life, while others may wallow in sorrow. What is important is that you come to terms with it and carry on with your life according to its previous schedule. Aarya Ajith

Lesson learnt

Most people tend to personalise rejection to mean that they are not good enough. In reality, it only means not being wanted in that particular activity. You should take it as a learning experience; there’s nothing wrong in educating yourself. It builds character. Nithina Najeeb

Maybe, it wasn’t meant to be

Rejection can come in any form, be it from a relationship, a prospective interview, a business deal or an overture of friendship. However, we owe it to ourselves to give it yet another shot rather than quitting right away and accepting defeat. That said, rejection doesn’t necessarily mean that we were not good enough. My perception is – it was not meant to be. I always believe that a greater power is in control of our journey and many times what appears to be rejection to us is actually a part of His larger plan for us. He is actually telling us the best is yet to come.

Manju Puri

Stepping stone to success

I take rejection as improvement and a stepping stone to success. There is a thin line between a genuine rejection and a rejection by someone due to jealousy or some other motive. Genuine rejection is positive and should be taken as improvement and the next step to success. The second type of rejection makes one weak, so beware and listen to your sixth sense. Do not deal with the pain of such rejection. Instead, just take a deep breath and let go. Turn this rejection into experience and grow through what you go through. I do that always. Amtesh K Kohli

Helps you grow

Rejection hurts, but it will never hold me back. Mentally strong people think that rejection serves as a proof that they are living life to fullest. If I get rejected in a job interview, I don’t declare myself incompetent. Rather, I push myself until I succeed. One person’s opinion or single incident will never define who I am... It gives me an opportunity to grow strong and become a better person in Life.. Prasanna Prakash

TAKEAWALK

I believe in facing rejection with courage and converting it into success. Over the years, I have learned that not all rejections are bad. Some help improve you. When rejection happens, I try to stay calm and keep my mind occupied with activities like listening to music and reading inspirational novels and articles. Going for a walk and exercising to destress and feel good also help. I also surround myself with a few special people who would listen to me so that all the negativity is out from me and I feel lighter

Lamiya Siraj

Move on

The way I deal with rejection is by taking it not as my failure but as my next step towards success. I learn from these rejections, and in this way, will always be the better version of me. I take rejection as the fact that I could have done better. This way I always keep my mind fresh and happy. Rejection feels like a big blow, but it has a golden opportunity to improve a person. Koena Mukherjee

Call it fate

In my view, no sword cuts without reason. Basically, I always think positively, try to find my problem and solve it. Probably all of us would have locked ourselves in a room or cried to sleep or even yelled and screamed around. But in the end, these aren’t solutions although they do help us feel better. Accept your fate and live for what God has given you. Furthermore, remember that every wound will heal. Lava Zangana