The mindset to help you handle rejection

I'm currently open to alternate job offers.

As such, I've had a few job interviews of the last few weeks.

And... so far... Missed out.

Multiple times.

Admittedly, for some of the jobs I was overreaching.

Others, I was a - predictably - ill-fit.

On one occasion, missing out on the role was a disappointment.

Nonetheless, I've still got a few options in front of me and - if nothing changes between this year and next - then I'll be perfectly happy to stay exactly where I am.

But, I've been in this place before.

I've applied for jobs, mindful that I'm not the only candidate nor the only one being interviewed.

I've applied for jobs, mindful that I could be usurped by a superior applicant.

I've applied for jobs, mindful that I might not get the position.

Over the last twenty years, I've applied for around a dozen jobs - for churches or schools - and it's resulted in either no interview or missing out on the vacancy.

So, how do I handle the rejection?

Well, at times, I need to remember that I have got the job.

I have been successful. 

Over other candidates.

Over others I've known personally. 

And, as a result, I've been grateful. 

Some would call it blessed.

So, why would I think that others aren't entitled to the same thing?

Every job I've every applied for has had a successful applicant.

Sometimes it has been me.

More often, it has been someone else.

And, other people - just as I do - deserve good things.

They deserve jobs.

They deserve to be recognised.

They deserve to be blessed.

And, as a result, I'll miss out.

That's ok.

They deserve good things too...