♻️Rejection and Redirection

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Good morning. Rejection hits like a ton of bricks. Whether it’s getting passed on for that promotion, your girlfriend breaking up with you, Starbucks being out of stock on all 3 promotional drinks, and a quadrillion other ways, we get rejected often.

Rejection feels wrong because we anticipate what’s best for us. Without a doubt, our picturesque scenario (what we’re comfortable with) trumps anything else, right? Wrong.

Our expectations authorize us to say “nay” to things we might enjoy. Maybe you always thought you were a black coffee drinker but you truly like the sweet nectar that is a honey oat milk latte. Your true self might like being in relationships with people that encourage you to experience new things. Your dream job might be in a different field of study.

In today’s email:

• Rejection & Redirection. Turning wrongs to rights.

• The Week in Facts. The Boy Scout’s new name, canceled graduations, rap’s diss tracks, and more.

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MY OBSERVATION IS

Let’s View Rejection as Redirection Instead

Rejection feels wrong because it challenges our expectations. It's an unwelcome deviation from our carefully curated plans. However, it’s essential to recognize that every rejection also has the potential to redirect us towards something unexpectedly better.

Consider rejection as a form of life's guidance. It nudges us away from what might not be suitable and directs us toward new opportunities that align more closely with our evolving selves. This redirection can lead to personal growth and discoveries that we would never have encountered if everything had gone according to our original plan.

In the book, Rejection to Redirection: Overcoming Negative Thoughts, Beat Fear, Experience Love and Take Control of Your Life! by Abby Zane, I learned a brand new framework for handling rejection.

Rule #1 is treat yourself with compassion. It's crucial to respond to self-criticism with kindness and to treat yourself as you would treat a friend undergoing similar challenges. This shift in self-perception can change how you handle rejection, allowing you to view it as an opportunity rather than a setback​​.

Rule #2 is view rejection as an opportunity to eave your comfort zone. Often, staying within our comfort zones can limit personal growth. Rejection can serve as a catalyst for stepping out into new experiences, which is essential for discovering new strengths and opportunities​​.

Rule #3 is use rejection as a tool for identifying areas of personal development, both in terms of self-esteem and skills. Understanding and enhancing these can lead to better outcomes in the future​​.

Rule #4 is build resilience through compassion and forgiveness. Developing a mindset of compassion towards oneself and others helps mitigate the negative impact of rejection. Forgiving yourself and others enables you to move forward without harboring negative feelings​​.

Rule #5 is develop self-worth and resilience. Rejection often forces us to reflect on our self-worth. Cultivating a strong sense of self that is independent of external validation is key to overcoming the fear of rejection​​.

The Week in Facts

• The Boy Scouts of America is changing it’s name to Scouting America after years of accusations of not being inclusive enough.

• Columbia canceled its university-wide graduation ceremonies following ongoing protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza.

• Hip-Hop artists Drake and Kendrick Lamar exchange a series of diss tracks in an attempt to dethrone the as the best in rap. Full series of diss tracks here.

• Hawaii Governor, Josh Green, signs empowering bill allowing vacation rentals, including Airbnbs, to be regulated. The bill includes phasing short-term rentals out and turning them into long-term rentals for local residents.

• Dave and Buster’s new plan to allow gambling on arcade games faces lawsuit by Illinois lawmaker.

_{Written by Bailey Hepler}

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