How to Deal with Rejection (Part 1)

How Can I avoid being rejected?

Adolescents can take rejection personally, especially when it comes to dating. There is no way to avoid being rejected because getting rejected is part of being human. Everyone gets rejected at some time or the other. It is an act of pushing something or someone away. If someone doesn’t want to;

• Befriend, play or talk to you

• Hang out, invite you to a gathering or club,

• Add you to a social media page, or you are being told ‘NO’ in other situations.

It is not about you; it is about them. As your thought creates your feeling and action, so do theirs. If you cannot change the situation as it is outside your control, how about you try to change your thought about it? Repeatedly rejecting yourself and believing that you are “not good enough” or you are a ‘loser’ can kick in the strong negative emotions. Such as feelings of doubts, hurt, anger, anxiety, and great sadness. Now, that is a well-being issue. Through practicing self-acceptance, you can start to heal from the hurt experienced as a result of rejection.

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Are You Feeling Lonely?

What is loneliness?

Loneliness is an emotion that is often misunderstood. You can be with others and still feel lonely. You can also be alone and feel fulfilled. Usually, for young people, thinking about a loved one they miss so much and would rather be with can trigger feelings of sadness and loneliness. The emotion of loneliness happens when you disconnect with other people, in association with the strong belief that;

1. No one understands you or what you might be experiencing.

2. No one can help you.

3. No one likes you and wants to be with you.

Is loneliness a sign that something is wrong with me?

Everyone feels lonely at times. Loneliness is not a problem unless you persistently feel lonely, and it starts to affect your daily abilities. A daily planned alone time for reflecting, relaxing, and rejuvenating can certainly improve the well-being of young people. However, when teenagers feel lonely most of the time, it may lead to mental well-being and physical health problems.

What should a teenager do if persistently feeling lonely?

1. It is helpful to share how you feel with trusted family and friends.

2. Practice daily self-care, which includes a planned rest time alone.

3. Considered seeing a mental health professional. They can help you identify the root cause of your loneliness.

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Is mobile phone addiction common in Teenagers (Part 1)?

According, to one study, 50% of teenagers reported that they felt addicted to their phones. Another report mentioned that two-thirds (69%) of young people showing signs of phone addiction reported poor sleep quality. Sleep deprivation is considered a serious well-being issue once using a mobile phone starts to affect a child's sleep and learning ability negatively.

Is phone addiction like drug addiction?

Studies show that mobile phone users experience increased dopamine when receiving “likes” or positive messages. #Dopamine is a “feel good” chemical released by the brain. So, they repeatedly look at their phone, hoping to stimulate their emotional mind. This process can become a habit that can turn into an addiction. This same feeling could occur when certain drugs are taken.

One of the five ways of the mind and emotional nurturing is to actively exercise, eat, rest and sleep. Period!

All teenagers need adequate sleep to nurture their minds and emotional wellbeing.

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