This is Ron with your Motivational Message:
I don’t know about you, but lately it seems that my family and friends, including myself, have experienced some form of rejection. At some point we will all have to deal with rejection, but knowing that does not necessarily make it any easier to take. After some research, I found a list of 7 helpful tips that can help you deal with rejection—I hope that you will find them useful:
“It is inevitable you will be turned down at various points in your life. It is not a nice experience to have, but thankfully it is possible to learn how to handle rejection without letting it destroy you. Here are 7 tips on what you can do:
1. Don’t
take it personally. There are times in our lives when we are rejected simply because of timing. If you ask someone out to lunch but they have already eaten lunch, they may say “no” Some rejections have nothing to do with us. So if you got turned down, do not second guess that you are no good or that no one likes you. It may just be a question of timing!
2. Think positively. It can be hard to think positively when you have been rejected, but try to turn the tables on this. If someone
declines your offer for a social event, think about all the times when you have said no to others as well. Also, sometimes, getting rejected is a blessing in disguise. It may provide you with the space for something bigger that is about to happen!
3. Listen to the rejection carefully. It is important to pay attention to the reason for the rejection. This will tell you if you have a second chance or not. If you apply for a job and the Human Resource Director says “Not now, but call me in three months,” you can choose to focus on the part about timing. Try asking a follow up question to understand why you are being rejected now and get creative in coming up with an alternative solution.
4. Be kind to yourself. Being rejected is a disappointment to say the least. It can be very frustrating to put yourself out there for
either personal or professional reasons and then, be told “no.” So, be kind to yourself after getting rejected in some way. Engage in positive self talk and encourage yourself for the future. Do not be silly by drowning your sorrows in food, alcohol, cigarettes or overspending.
5. Have confidence in who you are. Learn to have confidence that people will like you just as you are and to make yourself the best “you” that you can be. Engage in hobbies and activities that you. Laugh and sparkle! People will respond in amazing ways and you will get to experience less rejection!
6. Know that everyone gets rejected. There are six billion people on this earth. We are all beautiful, unique and different. There are times we are in demand and times we may get rejected. Knowing that rejection is an emotion that many people go through is a reality check! So get over your victim mentality and move on!
7. Try and try again. A popular sales motto is that it takes twenty “nos” to get to one “yes.” Many successful authors like Robert
Kiyosaki and Mark Victor Hansen got their manuscripts rejected several times by publishing houses before they hit big time! Learn from these authors. Do not therefore take rejection as a sign of failure. Instead, press on in your dreams!
A lot of rejection is not the actual rejection, but how you handle it. If you engage in positive self-talk and have a confident attitude, it is possible to attract a better outcome. Hence, keep picking yourself up when you fall. Do not feel daunted but rejoice because you have found one less way to being turned down. So, even if a new party says “no” to you, you will always be able to transform your negative state of mind to a more empowering one!”
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And don’t forget to pray! “A prayer in faith can move mountains.” Proverbs 3:5,6
To your inspiration,
Ron
Good talk Ron. I found myself chuckling a few times as well as being reminded of some very deep truths. Thanks for the encouragement and the motivation!
I really appreciate every one of your video, but this one was very entertaining. Thanks for sharing and for the motivation.
With Love,
Kathy
Great story and message Ron. You painted a funny picture image if you and the dog. I would have had to pick myself up off the ground from laughing so hard before I could have rescued you from the dog licking.. LOL
Thanks, for the message.
Poor dog, it was feeling rejected as well. Good lesson though; when rejected, licking, whining, slobbering, pushing, may not help. Don’t give up though, Someone else may throw the ball for you !
Hey Ron,
I love the videos and back stories that you use to illustrate your inspirational messages! I was SO able to relate to having the retriever in your face with the slimy ball (we have a labradoodle who is heavy on the retriever instincts). I found myself struggling to comprehend how annoying or daunting it would be to be laying at eye level without the ability to use your hands to shove the spitball away!
I’m thinking of you and praying, and appreciate your positive messages and the opportunity to keep up with you through them!
Blessings,
Carl
Thanks for your inspirational story, Ron. It reminded me of your experience on the beach when the seagull dropped his payload on your forehead….and you were at the mercy of whoever came along….You are correct…rejection is most often how we interpret the situation not really a slight on us personally. Thanks for the timely reminder. Blessings on your day.