Getty Images A scholarly rite of passage is learning to accept the frequency of rejection in academic life. Alas, many of us fret about what to do (and not do) after being turned down by a journal.

You see, rejection isn’t always a dead end; sometimes, it’s just a detour. My job is to teach my recruits to understand the difference between a hard "no" and a "not yet." ...

Rejection therapy operates in pretty much the same way (minus the therapist): You begin with minor, less intimidating forms of rejection so that you get used to it and realize being told “no ...

“Rejection” deftly captures the berserking energies of the internet (in one story, Twitter is marvelously described as “an improv class, press conference, intervention, Klan rally, comics ...

Rejection can feel physically painful. It also provides a lesson for your brain on whom to connect with and how.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, which is not a medical diagnosis, is a self-reported problem that interferes with your ability to regulate your emotional responses to feelings of failure and rejection.

Academic rejection is also personal as it reflects on our ability, skill, and suitability for a highly competitive career. I think it is a good idea to normalize rejection in academic work.

Rejection is a word no one likes to hear, especially after the investment of time, effort, and hope in a job interview. Yet for every door that closes, an opportunity remains to learn, grow, and ...