A new article published in Advances In Motivation Science attempts to put our never-ending pursuit to be accepted by other people into proper scientific context. “Over the past 30 years, we have ...

Authenticity is idolized, especially in cultures that prize individuality. In times of upheaval, when there is a sudden change in direction, we reflect upon who we are and how we are living.

Though painful, social rejection can be a powerful learning tool, new USC research suggests. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uncovers the neurological ...

We suffer heartbreak in a way similar to the way we suffer a broken arm. The internal experience of rejection can feel severe, embarrassing, and more emotional than we would expect. But while being ...

The women, from all walks of life, claim to be practising “rejection therapy”, a self-help concept which essentially means becoming desensitised to knock-backs through habitual exposure to rejection.

This article delves into the astrological signs reputed to be the most sensitive to rejection, exploring the reasons behind ...

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I have learned to look forward to rejection, but getting there was not easy. I have been rejected more times in my life than I have been accepted, from being the last one chosen for sports teams, ...