Overcoming Rejection

Overview: Rejection is not so bad. What we associate with rejection ,however, can be debilitating: Consider the scenario of being rejected by someone in a social situation. You ask someone to go out with you. The other person says no. You feel rejected, but it's deeper than that. He or she said no. What does that mean?

That could mean that they didn't find you attractive, or desirable. Maybe you're not worth the time. Or, you are unattractive, undesirable, or worse, unlovable. What if he or she is right? Perhaps you'll never find anyone. You might live your whole life alone. Maybe you'll never find a mate. You'll never have sexual satisfaction. You'll go through life as a reluctant bachelor, or a spinster. You won't be part of important social circles. You won't have children. And certainly, you won't have grandchildren. No heirs. Nothing to leave behind. There will be no heritage. Historians will reflect on these shortcomings in your life, if you become famous. You'll have lived a drab and despicable existence. If this sounds way too far fetched for you, consider that for some people, in a business or social situation, being turned down by another is synonymous with a chain of possibilities that lead to disaster. In this session will we explore a variety of alternatives at your disposal in the face of rejection.