10 Healthy Ways To Handle ANY Rejection

Are you looking for advice on how to deal with rejection in a healthy way? Dealing with rejection is something everyone faces at some point in their lives, whether that’s not getting hired for a job or accepted into an organization, having one of your ideas shut down, or being friend-zoned. Although your self-esteem almost always takes a blow from rejection, some people are more affected by it than others. Finding healthy ways to cope with rejection can help you get through it without it taking a huge toll on your mental health.

Writer: Carley Swanson-Garro
Script Editor: Morgan Franz
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Vanessa Tanadi (new animator)
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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0:00 Introduction
0:49 Accept the Answer
1:23 Distance yourself from the situation
2:50 Spend time with friends, family, or in therapy
3:28 Do something you
4:14 Practice self-care
5:06 Work on yourself
5:56 Learn from the experience
6:38 Put the rejection into context
7:24 Explore other opportunities

[estherkissoon]

Remember rejection is not fatal, it is merely someone's opinion.

[iwattasandwich]

Rejection is easier to live with than regret. A "no" is better than not knowing.

[yumosayck]

Virtual hugs to literally everyone. Even to the people who don't need 🖤

[nemenstrinny]

I was rejected by 2 girls in a row...but like all things, the pain will pass. Rejection may knock me down but I will keep getting back up. Stay strong everyone!😁

[VictorPham_]

Remember, if they don't reciprocate the same feelings towards you.. they're not "the one" so don't dwell too much over rejections.

[ilaria]

Remember rejection is redirection. And it's never about your value as a person. Rejection means that THAT thing or person wasn't mean to be in your life because you deserve something else, something better for you❤️

[michaelokeke]

When one door is closing, another one is opening. Our potential is limitless. Stay safe. Stay blessed and stay healthy

[AutomaticDuck]

Rejection is about you not meeting their criteria. Just because you don't meet one person's criteria, doesn't mean it'll be the same way for everyone.

[Jimsydonk]

My biggest challenge after a romantic rejection is trying to process the strong and affectionate feelings that I've developed for someone. I'm still not sure what helps.

[wyskonry]

As someone who has been rejected multiple times I can say that these tips are very accurate and helpful, never be afraid of new opportunities, always work on yourself and try to be the best version of yourself

[bagels]

Ive had men who i liked reject me, later they came around again trying to get me to give them another chance. It generally doesn’t work out like that for me, i just send them back from where they came from. I don’t like being thought of as a second choice only for a guy to give someone the shot, attention, and thoughtfulness to someone else. They didn’t give me the same consideration when we were dating.

[SamElle]

I always keep in mind that rejection is just a redirection and that has really helped not take rejection to heart. I used to cry whenever I was rejected, whether professionally or personally and with that mindset, it happens less often!!

[katie]

Sadly everyone has to go through this at some point. I just recently did and I was so embarrassed and my heart wouldn’t stop pounding. The next day I had an idea that I should send my crush a long message explaining things. I thought that if he read that, it would make me feel better and less embarrassed when I would have to see him again. I planned the whole message and thankfully I had the guts to send it. He replied later very respectfully and mentioned that I didn’t need to feel embarrassed at all. Even though he friend zoned me very hard, I felt relieved that I could finally relax and not stress. I have so much anxiety and didn’t know exactly how to handle it but reaching out to him really helped me.
So the moral of this story is that THERE IS A WAY. YOU CAN AND WILL GET THROUGH THIS. As I am writing this, I still haven’t seen him since he found out that I liked him. I am dreading when I have to. However, I’m going to keep my head up and have fun with my friends. I’m not going to worry about what him and his friends are doing. I feel like if I didn’t text him my hugeeee message, then when I see him again, I would’ve had a panic attack and been so embarrassed. But I’m ok now and I know I’m going to get through this.
So if you’re in this situation right now too I’m here for you. It really hurts but you will get through it. Don’t cry over them, they aren’t worth your time. However, if you want to do something about it, you can always do something like me. I texted them and cleared everything up and it made me feel better. You shouldn’t have to keep feeling the way you do. I woke up and was done with how I felt and I wanted to make a change and I did. I admire my courage. That was the bravest thing I think I have ever done. You can do that too. It’s so easy. Don’t let other people bring you down. Rise against it. Rejection and friend zoning sucks but that’s ok. That just means that that person isn’t the one for you. Give it time. One day you’ll meet someone who will love you endlessly and would never want to do anything to hurt you. For now, I’ll be here waiting with you and know that there are other people around you that understand how you’re feeling right now. So talk to them. Even though they can’t do anything to help the situation, they can be there for you. Sometimes that’s all you need. Comfort. And trust me, it will pass. Mine hasn’t even been a week long and I feel great. I had a unbelievably huge crush on my crush and I thought I’d never get over him. I’m not sure if I have since I haven’t seen him so Idk if I’ll stop getting those feelings when I’m around him, but I do know that I feel free and so happy. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise. Now I can move on.
Sry that was a lot but you’re strong and I believe in you. IT IS POSSIBLE. YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS.

[namelessflower]

I've got too many rejections in my life.
Last year I've got a heartbreak.
And the one who I called my friend, break my trust.
My family also rejected me until I've got a little bit of success.
But watching this video just made me relax a bit from my problems.
Thanks, Psych2Go🙂

[alaya]

A lot of people say the worst thing your crush can say is no, but the worst thing they could probably say is "your ugly" or "ew" or "no your werid" so.... be glad that they rejected you nicely (if they rejected you nicely)

[SelfMadeWealth]

Look at the positive part of rejection, you will not have to get rid of people in the future.

[josefizquierdo]

My attitude is that "if I'm not good enough for them, " ... then, "they are not good enough for me, either." 😉👍

[tommygunn]

Rejection (as much as it sucks), is all natural. We take it so personally cause we feel the want and need to be accepted! After facing so much of it especially last year, I'm at the point of judt being desensitized by it that it really doesn't bother me anymore. I hot the few who are still here, and those who want in are more than welcome to prove it, just as I will. Rejection is nothing personal, so it's time to take back your power and don't take it so personally!

[andyc]

Let's be honest... Every one watching this channel needs this

[gul]

"Rejection is not The End. It's The Start of a New Opportunity"