How to Move Forward after Rejection Aja Egglestone Allow Do not suppress the hurt. This doesn’t mean feed a negative emotional spiral, but allow the emotions to be felt and validated. It can help to even say “I am hurt” out loud. This is how to process feelings, grow from the experience and move forward unburdened by rejection. Practise self-compassion Talk to someone you trust, share how you feel. Don’t bottle it up. Give yourself time and be gentle to yourself. Find humour—Laughter is great medicine! Redirect In a sense, rejection is redirection. Be curious, be open. What other doors
are opening? Is there something you want to change about your work? Rejection can be an opportunity for something you can’t yet conceive. Reframe Rejection reflects the courage to be vulnerable and take risks. Reframe the rejection as something creating resilience and character. Return Most importantly, come back to the heart of the work. Reconnecting with the writing can dilute the importance of external acceptance or rejection, allowing you to cultivate inner acceptance and validation of your own self, including the words you write. Who did you write it for? What was the intention? How does it make you feel? Celebrate your own expression.
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