Brian Greenberg<p>💼 Why does rejection at work hurt so much—and how do we move past it?</p><p>Whether it’s a failed job interview, a declined proposal, or being passed over for a promotion, rejection in the workplace can feel deeply personal.</p><p>According to psychologist Art Markman, the reasons include:<br>・🧠 Rejection sensitivity—some of us are wired to expect rejection<br>・📉 Fear of asking, applying, or risking failure<br>・💔 When rejection hits your self-concept or future goals</p><p>Here’s how to cope effectively:<br>・✍️ Write about the experience to process it<br>・🛌 Prioritize sleep to reset emotionally<br>・💬 Work with a therapist to unpack recurring patterns</p><p>Success in any field means risking rejection. The trick is learning to face it, grow from it—and keep going.</p><p>👉 <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/91308630/why-it-can-be-so-hard-to-get-over-rejection-at-work" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">fastcompany.com/91308630/why-i</span><span class="invisible">t-can-be-so-hard-to-get-over-rejection-at-work</span></a></p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/CareerDevelopment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CareerDevelopment</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/EmotionalIntelligence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EmotionalIntelligence</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Rejection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Rejection</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Leadership" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Leadership</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/WorkplaceWellness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WorkplaceWellness</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/MentalHealth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MentalHealth</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Resilience" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Resilience</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ProfessionalGrowth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProfessionalGrowth</span></a></p>