What is rejection?
- You do not get something that you want
- Someone tells you “No”
Examples of rejection
- Your boyfriend or girlfriend breaks up with you.
- You do not get the job you want.
- Your family tells you you cannot have something.
- Your friend does not want to hang out.
- Your crush does not like you back.
Is rejection ok?
- Yes. We do not always get what we want.
- It is OK for someone to tell me “No.”
- It is OK for me to say “No.”
How to handle rejection
- It is OK to be sad.
- Take some deep breaths.
- Use an “I” statement.
- Talk to friends or family.
- Remember that it will get better.
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