We have all encountered rejection in life at one time or another, when sharing our ideas, thoughts, or suggestions with others. This can be painful for us. In order to deal with this type of pain, I have discovered it is necessary to carry with me, everywhere I go, a special imaginary BAG. In this BAG which is really in my mind, are three things.
First and foremost, my BAG contains a list of the Blessings in my personal and professional life. These are the things for which I am most thankful.
Also in my BAG are my Accomplishments . This is a list of the things that I have set out to achieve and have accomplished that make me feel good about who I am as a person.
Thirdly, in my BAG, are my Goals . These are the dreams and the desires of my heart and my mind–what you might call my passions.
Simply reminding myself of my Blessings, Accomplishments, and Goals shifts any negative thinking I may have, into a more positive mindset almost immediately. Let me encourage you to begin today to make you own lists of Blessings, Accomplishments, and Goals. Then you can carry your BAG with you wherever you go and you'll be able to use it whenever you feel rejected.
