Name the Sting Without Obeying It
Use a naming step to separate the feeling of rejection from the next work action.
The feeling is real; the conclusion is not ready yet. Separate alarm from evidence Rejection sensitivity makes ambiguous exclusion feel urgent. A short naming sentence creates distance: "This is rejection sting, not yet rejection evidence." The sentence matters because it lets you respect the feeling without treating it as a complete interpretation. Narrow the cause Reattribution training asks whether the cause is specific or global, temporary or stable, controllable or outside your control. "I was not chosen for this task force because they needed cross-region launch experience" leaves a path. "They do not value me" closes the path before the…
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