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5 Easy Steps to Handle Rejection

It is not everything that you ask for that you get. If we all got everything we asked for, life would be chaotic. Imagine if everything you ever asked for were granted, no doubt the result would be less than appealing.

But then there are some things that are pertinent to your destiny that you might not have been able to acquire. You might have knocked on those doors only to be welcomed by a big, bold, smiling NO. If that is the case, don't give up!


Rejection is not failure.

Don't let rejection put your back on the ground.

The fact that you met with rejection in one endeavour does not mean you should quit. In fact sometimes rejection is proof that what you are doing is worthwhile. If you are doing something too big for others to handle they will reject you.

If men reject you don't reject your dreams. These five simple points will help you to handle rejection victoriously.

1. Don't blame yourself. Most times the first thing after a rejection is usually to blame one's self. Don't give in to this. 

2. Don't blame others. Even when it is clear that there is a conspiracy against you, don't blame others. You don't blame a blind man for not greeting you - after all he is blind.

3. Learn something from it. There is always a lesson to learn. When rejected know that there is a lesson. Look for lessons from that rejection that can help you make better decisions.

4. Keep your dreams alive. The worse thing that can happen to a man would be to throw his dreams away because of others. The greatest men stood by their dreams no matter how stupid they looked to others. Stay with your dreams.

5. Try again. Rejection is painful. Some people hurt by bad relationships have vowed never to love again. Don't be like that. NO simply means NEW OPPORTUNITY. Embrace your NO and try again in a better dimension.

Shalom.

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