Dealing with Rejection: Psychological Strategies to Handle and Learn from These Experiences
Rejection does more than just hurt our feelings; it activates the same pathways in our brain as physical pain. This isn't just a metaphor—studies using fMRI scans have shown that the feeling of rejection triggers a significant activation in regions of the brain associated with physical pain, such as the anterior cingulate cortex.
Psychologically, "dealing with rejection" can lead to a whirlwind of negative emotions: sadness, anger, confusion, and even a plummet in self-esteem.
Read MoreDealing with Rejection: Psychological Strategies to Handle and Learn from These Experiences