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Have you just lost your job, or been dumped by your longtime partner? Before you slide into the depths of depression, try one of these ways of surviving rejection. It's always a lot easier to bounce back if you haven't
hit rock bottom in the first place!
Get out of the house - and fast.
For many people, the instinctive response to rejection is to withdraw into their burrows, and hide away from the world. But beware: the longer you hide, the harder it will be to face the daylight again. You can avoid this insidious trap by deliberately getting yourself out into the world.
If you're really feeling low, and the thought of seeing anyone is tortuous, at the very least take yourself out to see a movie. Make sure you choose one that is guaranteed to make you laugh, one that will thrill you with its special
effects, or breakneck action scenes.
Just think of the many scientific studies conducted on the therapeutic value of laughter. A well-made action flick, in the meantime, has an energetic vibe that's contagious. Buy yourself a huge box of popcorn, and settle down, ready to have your mood lifted and energized while someone else entertains you.
Buy yourself a gift.
Don't wait for Christmas to get yourself that gorgeous set of wineglasses, some new perfume, or that angora sweater you've been eyeing off for weeks. This is definitely the moment to give yourself a boost with some retail therapy.
If there's nothing in particular that you've been wistfully yearning after for ages, get out to your favourite store now and get ready to buy the first thing you fall in love with.
If you're too busy working on the next job opportunity (or scoping out potential relationship material) to indulge in some emergency retail therapy, pick up the phone and send yourself a huge bunch of your favourite flowers.
When they arrive, put them in the most prominent position you can find - a place where they'll remind you all day that you're a valuable person and things are about to get better. You can't stay depressed for long with two
dozen red roses making you smile every time you walk past them.
Seek out someone you love.
This is no time to be shy about recruiting some moral support. If you know it would make you feel better to pour your heart out to your someone in your family, give
them a call. If you have a friend who never fails to make you laugh with her uproarious stories of adventure, set her up for a night on the town at an excellent restaurant or intimate bar, and get ready for some more laughter therapy.
Maybe the combination of full-time work and managing a relationship was making it impossible to see some of your favourite people. While you may not feel like a party, this is a prime opportunity to dig out that old address book and see who’s waiting for you in there. You could make someone’s day by getting back in touch. That’s guaranteed to make you feel good!
Remember: there's always an alternative to moping on your own. Rejection hurts, but use some of these remedies and you may find that your spirit is more resilient than you ever thought possible.
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