Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

How not to take rejection and disappointment so personally in your personal and professional relationships

Workplace Nightmares Revisited

Jul 28, 2008

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Anxiety arises about prospect of seeing people from previous nightmarish work experiences. Handling the memories of workplace harassment and feelings of rejection that return.
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Categories: anger, anxiety, Anxiety, betrayal, Bullying, bullying, disrespect, hurt, Rejection, Rejection, Relationships, take personally, Workplace, workplace harassment
Coping with Sudden and Unexpected Loss

Jun 24, 2008

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The recent death of a long-time friend creates both a crisis and an opportunity for healing.
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Categories: Abandonment, abandonment, coping with loss, dealing with loss, death of a friend, Disappointment, disappointments, Disappointments, friendship, Loss, loss, Rejection, Relationships, sudden loss, unexpected loss
Relationship Lessons from Yosemite

May 27, 2008

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Yosemite reflects relationship ups and downs
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Categories: Appreciation, Communication, communication, Couples, couples, good relationship, Gratitude, Rejection, relationship, relationship advice, relationship tips, Relationships, respect, Respect, Teamwork, teamwork, Trust, Yosemite
Rejection Letters – Handling or Mishandling?

Apr 18, 2008

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Tips for parents and students on handling college rejection letters.
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Categories: bullies, college rejection, Communication, Disappointment, disappointments, Disappointments, Family, job rejection letters, personal boundaries, Personal Boundaries, pressure, Rejection, Relationships, stage mom, vicarious parents
Take Those Miserable Middle School Memories … Please

Mar 20, 2008

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Middle school rejection experiences are painful many years later
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Categories: bully, bullying, Bullying, discrimination, Family, low self esteem, middle school, name-calling, Rejection, Relationships, ridiculing, Self-esteem, Taking Personally, teasing
On Valentines Day – Away from the Hype and More Toward the Heart

Feb 12, 2008

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Tips for a successful Valentines Day. Avoiding disappointments and hurt feelings.
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Categories: cards, Disappointment, disappointments, expectations, Gift -giving, Gifts, Gratitude, Rejection, Rejection, Relationships, self-rejection, Valentine’s Day