Give More Than You Take

Always have a rejection-processing protocol in place. Debrief with personal and professional support people who can empathize and appreciate your experiences without passing judgment, criticizing or looking to give you immediate advice. 

Overcoming rejection actually occurs from accepting t...

The point of your criticism is to help someone improve, or to correct a problem, and your feedbacks should carry that message. If you’re doing anything but that, reevaluate whether you actually have legitimate criticism to give, or you just need to talk to someone.

Offer positive a...

• Gift your family with some small experiences, such as caroling, baking, watching It’s a Wonderful Life;
  
• Volunteer as a family at a homeless shelter.
  
• Make meaningful gifts. A video of memories. A scrapbook.
  
• Bake gifts.
  
• Have an experience instead...