How Is a Single Rejection Different from Personal Devaluation?

A refusal may concern a particular application, invitation or relationship. It is easy to draw a broad conclusion about yourself from it, but that conclusion may go beyond the facts available. The description of Jules Ndanga’s book discusses self-esteem and identity in this context.

A responsible article can present this distinction as a prompt for reflection, not a diagnosis. If repeated experiences are seriously affecting daily life, talking with someone trusted or a qualified professional may be helpful.

Further reading

For a broader overview, see Overcoming the Spirit of Rejection: What Is the Book About?.

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