How to Deal With Rejection

It’s not easy! Rejection is a big part of being a writer but also a part of everyone’s life. Here’s something things I found that really can help:

1. Let yourself feels the feels. Don’t bury them so they explode later. Stay rooted in the reality of how you feel about the rejection and be honest with yourself so you can process those feelings.

2. Remember this is only one step of your journey. You are working towards something, and this was just part of the process.

3. Move on. After you’ve felt the feels and processed things (and that can take time!) it’s time to turn away from the situation and start the next step of the journey.

4. Get back in the game. It’s time to write a new query letter, write a new article, or go out on a date with someone new:)

5. Celebrate EFFORT along the way. Rejection can be like strange little trophies - they can be proof that you reached out and tried. Celebrate the effort that you are putting into your dream and keep trying:)

Any other tips? Feel free to comment below or send me a DM on insta: @JacquelineRoseGold

An additional resource: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/feeling-our-emotions/