{"id":21409,"date":"2022-10-17T09:46:02","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T07:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=21409"},"modified":"2022-10-17T09:47:14","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T07:47:14","slug":"how-to-take-rejection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/how-to-take-rejection\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Rejection?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a human is hard sometimes. Especially when it comes to our interpersonal relationships. Within the ups and downs of love and life, we sometimes experience rejection. The mere mention of it might bring back some uncomfortable memories or a little sting \u2013 but it\u2019s a part of being human. Knowing that doesn\u2019t make it hurt any less when it happens.<\/p>\n

We typically think of rejection happening in our romantic relationships, but it also happens in friendships, family, our work lives, and more. Rejection is oftentimes unavoidable. What you can change is how you react to it, and how you let it affect you. We\u2019re here to give you some advice on how to handle the very real experience of being rejected.<\/p>\n

Lean on Your Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rejection can make us feel ashamed, embarrassed, or knock our self esteem. This is why it can be so helpful to turn to the people that you feel most supported by. It might be your best friend, family member, therapist, or another trusted confidant. Who do you feel most seen by? Who can you be the most honest with about what\u2019s going through your head? Who do you trust the most with your emotions? Reach out to that person. Chances are, they\u2019ve experienced it too. Not only can they relate, but they can remind you of just how special you are, and how much you have to offer the world, and the people around you.<\/p>\n

Stop The Spiral<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Another thing that tends to happen when we experience rejection is the mental spiral. You might be feeling fine going about your day, then all of a sudden you get stuck in a whirlwind of thoughts about what you could have done differently, why this keeps happening to you, or whatever other stories you\u2019re telling yourself. Sometimes the spiral happens without you realizing it, and once again your confidence is knocked, or you forget just how awesome you are. That’s why it\u2019s helpful to have tools to stop the spiral in its tracks.<\/p>\n

One tool is using affirmations. These are simple phrases that you say to yourself outloud or in your head until you\u2019re able to override whatever negative thought patterns are happening. Here are some you can try:<\/p>\n