Squiggly Careers #444 How to recover from rejection
Dec 3, 2024
This week, rejection takes center stage as the hosts discuss building a healthier relationship with it in your career. They explore personal experiences, emphasizing the emotional toll while providing practical coping strategies. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy in support and clear communication of needs. Listeners will learn to reframe rejection as a tool for growth, aligning career choices with values and fostering resilience. With actionable tips, this dialogue encourages reflection and moving forward with confidence.
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Breathing Space
- Give yourself breathing space to process rejection, allowing yourself to feel negative emotions.
- Avoid immediately seeking solutions or suppressing feelings, as this can hinder processing.
New View
- Gain a new perspective on rejection by seeking insights from others, especially those with different viewpoints.
- Consider the other person's perspective to understand their reasons for rejection, promoting empathy and learning.
Right Level of Reflection
- Reflect on the rejection with intention, asking yourself specific questions to facilitate learning without dwelling.
- Use "one" questions (e.g., "What's one thing I learned?") to structure and constrain reflection.