For me, one of the things that makes handling rejection difficult is the seemingly hardwired link between rejection and our sense of self. In other words, when people feel rejected they allow it to negatively affect how they see themselves.

We are brought up to live by other’s rules – in the home, at school, at work. We’re encouraged to fit in and do as we’re told – and that means paying a lot of attention to what others think. We’re not encouraged to develop our own beliefs – or a strong sense of self. So, when we get rejected Read More…