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fromBustle
3 days ago

Why You Should Stop Using The "Soft No" When Making Plans With Friends

A 'soft no' is the antithesis to a firm, assertive response. The soft no feels like a nice middle ground between saying yes, which locks you into the plans, and saying no, which can feel harsh or rude in the moment. Instead, you float somewhere in the middle for days, and sometimes even weeks, on end - but this could deliver an even ruder message than a straight-up 'no' to begin with.
Relationships
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why you should embrace rejection

If you have ever experienced proper rejection and that would be most of us it may stand out in your mind for a long time, like a boulder lodged in the landscape of memory. And it can hurt literally. The late anthropologist Helen Fisher, who studied human behaviour in the context of romantic love, showed that rejection and physical injury have much in common.
Psychology
#resilience
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago
NYC startup

The CEO of Atlantic Records says he decided to bet on himself and start his own company after 'hearing "no" - again and again'

fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago
NYC startup

The CEO of Atlantic Records says he decided to bet on himself and start his own company after 'hearing "no" - again and again'

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Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This TikTok lifehack could help you embrace rejection

Embracing and collecting rejection can lead to unexpected opportunities, successes, and personal growth in a difficult job market.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I stopped being the first to reach out to friends. It made me realize I don't need to be liked by everyone.

Stopping to initiate contact reveals which friendships are mutual, leading to deeper, loyal relationships and less fear of rejection.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm Dying to Try Group Sex. One, Little, Terrifying Thing Is Holding Me Back.

Rejection can occur during group sex; consent can be revoked at any time, so building resilience to rejection helps preserve emotional well‑being.
#mental-health
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Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Stay true to yourself and fly closer to the sun': what I've learned from 50 years of rejection

Acceptance of repeated rejection develops with time, perspective, and persistence, allowing setbacks to be shrugged off.
#ghosting
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#entrepreneurship
fromHackernoon
7 years ago
London startup

What If the Only Thing Holding You Back Is an Invisible Rule You Never Questioned? | HackerNoon

fromHackernoon
7 years ago
London startup

What If the Only Thing Holding You Back Is an Invisible Rule You Never Questioned? | HackerNoon

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Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

21 Marriage Proposals So Embarrassing You'll Drop To Your Knees And Thank God You Weren't The One Being Asked

Proposal stories can lead to awkward and painful rejections, illustrating unexpected outcomes in engagements.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Livvy Dunne reveals she was rejected from purchasing Yankees icon Babe Ruth's $1.59M NYC home

Olivia Dunne was rejected from purchasing Babe Ruth's former NYC home by the co-op board.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

The Deep Sting of Rejection

Rejection is painful due to our evolutionary wiring to avoid it, impacting emotional well-being.
Employing healthy coping strategies can mitigate rejection's pain and support growth.
fromPsychology Today
10 months ago

Dealing with Rejection When It Feels Personal

"Oh NO. I'm so sorry, Andrea. You will find a way for this incredible book to get published. I know it! xoxo."
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