The word “No” often has a negative connotation because of its association with rejection. And no one likes to get rejected, whether it’s in one’s professional or personal life. Most people fear it. Rejection, that is. But there is more to consider when hearing “No” than you think. What if “No” wasn’t a bad thing? Well, that’s certainly something to consider, right? But I promise hearing "No" definitely is not always bad.

Here are 5 things to consider when faced with rejection!

1- “No” motivates!

Has someone ever told you “No,” and you knew you wanted a “Yes” more?

Hearing “No” will motivate you in those instances, especially for those who seek validation, acceptance, or appreciation. “No” acts as a motivator. “No” encourages you to work harder with the hope of seeking validation, acceptance, and appreciation for your efforts. Hearing “No” often kickstarts your will to meet and exceed the expectations of your superior or loved one.

2- “No” encourages malleability!

Ever hear “No” and immediately think about all the things that may have caused you to receive that “No”? In this instance, hearing “No” forced you to consider all the possibilities that could increase your chances of hearing Yes. And because of that “No,” you were able to realize some things about yourself, your work ethic, your habits, your behavior, etc. that need to be changed or corrected.

That “No” encourages you to become objective, resourceful, and resilient. You become flexible, allowing yourself to think about the other party’s perception and adapt according to that expectation to achieve that “Yes.” You may have heard a “No,” but it allowed you to be malleable and agile in correcting your shortcomings to achieve success.

3- “No” allows you to reassess unrealistic expectations!

Some expect “Yes” like there is no possibility of ever hearing “No.” Yet, when we receive a “No”, we are forced to release that unrealistic expectation. So, from hearing that “No”, you learned not to set unrealistic expectations and stop allowing yourself to believe that you will never hear “No”. Accept that there most certainly will be a point in your life where you hear “No”. And now it’s ok! But when you do, you can check yourself and set more realistic expectations.

4- “No” means it’s not the right time or it’s not for you!

When you hear “No,” sometimes you get caught up in the word and do not realize what it means. Sometimes, hearing the word “No” is a good thing because it could mean that what you want is either not for you or is not what you need at that point in time. Hearing “No” saves you from yourself and from things that you want yet don’t realize are not suitable for you.

5- “No” doesn’t mean anything!

We all have the right to our own opinion, and sometimes when someone says “No,” it’s because his or her ideals do not align with our own. And in that situation, “No” doesn’t mean anything! It has no clue about what you are capable of achieving. So it’s essential to look at the context in which you receive a “No” and remember that “No” doesn’t always mean something!

So, there’s much more to consider when hearing “No” than we often think about. Learn how to turn your “No” into a yes and be aware of the context in which you receive a “No.” Release the assumption that “No” is always negative. And remember to consider these 5 things the next time you hear the word “No.”

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