The Powerful Connection Between Ego Effectiveness And Handling Rejection
1. Ego effectiveness:
a psychological trait that allows you to act in accordance with the ideal views you hold of yourself. It’s a personal construct that refers to how well you manage your self-esteem and self-worth.
2. Rejection:
when someone is turned away, passed over, or not chosen for a desired outcome.
What’s the relationship?
Researchers found that people with high level ego effectiveness are better at handling rejection. They’re better able to rebound and improve their situation by seeking out new opportunities or relationships.
They’re also less likely to suffer negative emotions such as disappointment, anger and guilt.
However, people low in ego effectiveness are more prone to suffer those emotions after a rejection. They can react by lashing out or withdrawing from social activities or relationships altogether.
How to develop ego effectiveness
Luckily, one can develop ego effectiveness with a little bit of help. One way is by attending therapy groups that focuses on this concept or reading up on related topics like emotional intelligence. You can also ask yourself the following questions:
- what would your ideal self do next time you’re confronted with an issue?
- What’s the best way to handle this?
- how can I avoid making a major mistake?
