{"id":18173,"date":"2024-04-11T09:10:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T13:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suchavoice.com\/?p=18173"},"modified":"2024-04-11T09:10:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T13:10:51","slug":"five-steps-for-mastering-the-art-of-rejection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suchavoice.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/11\/five-steps-for-mastering-the-art-of-rejection\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Steps for Mastering the Art of Rejection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a voice-over artist, you\u2019ve likely been rejected. Congrats! No, seriously, rejection is a sign that you are taking risks as an artist, and that\u2019s something to be proud of. No pain, no gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, rejection is never easy: You put yourself out there, you put your heart and soul into the audition. You did your very best, and the casting director even liked you! And yet, you didn\u2019t get the job. Anyone would feel disappointed. But this is a normal part of the process, and if you can master the art of rejection you might just be unstoppable. Learn how with these five actionable steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Feel Those Emotions<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give yourself permission to experience your emotions as they are. Feel sad, angry, relieved, and\/or disappointed. Whatever you are feeling is okay and understandable. The audition process is nerve-wracking from start to finish. It can bring up any number of emotions, often all at once. But, suppressing these feelings will only make them worse. The only way through is acceptance. Cry it out, vent to a friend, scream into a pillow (without damaging your precious vocal cords of course). Try not to dwell here for too long though.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>TIPS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept whatever you\u2019re naturally feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vent \/ Talk it out \/ Find a support group<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do something physical like going for a run or hike<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let it out!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have gotten it out and allowed yourself to react naturally to the disappointment, you can move on to step two.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Don\u2019t Take it Personally<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your career is all about your voice, rejection can feel personal. It is crucial to remember that casting decisions can be about any number of things \u2014 scheduling, budgeting, or casting preferences \u2014 that have absolutely nothing to do with you. Even if the decision <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> personal, what can be gained by taking it personally? Instead of internalizing this rejection as a personal failure or making assumptions about the decision, shift your focus to the unbiased truth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>TIPS<b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge negative self-talk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remind yourself that casting decisions don\u2019t define your worth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept that it wasn\u2019t meant to be<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that there can be endless reasons for this rejection that have nothing to do with you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Self Reflection<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might not always know why you were rejected. That lack of closure can be difficult. Whether you know why this happened or not, try to take an honest look at what could have been better. Maybe you could make some technical adjustments next time. Maybe doing more research, warmups, or deep breathing exercises before an audition could help bring out a stronger performance. Ask people you trust for feedback and remain open to change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>TIPS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess your performance honestly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for feedback from friends and colleagues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement feedback<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try something new<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embrace learning and improving<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b><b> Stay Positive<\/b><\/b>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_18175\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18175\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18175 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suchavoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/steve-johnson-CIbgRsgwunE-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18175\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Throw those negative feelings away.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can shift your perspective and start viewing a lost gig as an opportunity to learn and grow, your fear of rejection will shrink, and your resilience will expand. With this outlook, every \u201cno\u201d is one step closer to a \u201cyes\u201d. One closed door might just allow another to open. Lean into your strengths. Connect with other voice-over artists who share your passion. Read up on voice actors you admire who have faced rejection just like you. Let this inspire you to get fired up for the next opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>TIPS<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge negative thoughts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a list of your strengths<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember why you love doing this<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect with other voice artists<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be inspired by those you admire<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use rejection as fuel for self-improvement and future success<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Get Back Out There<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever you do, do not let rejection silence your unique voice. Putting yourself out there after being turned away is always challenging. But, with an open mind and a positive attitude, you can charge back out with your head held high and the tools to fail like a winner. Think about it this way, rejection can help you go into your next audition with more self-awareness, confidence, and excitement to show off what you can do \u2014 regardless of the outcome. Even if you don\u2019t book the gig, every audition is an opportunity to make new connections that could lead to something even better down the road.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>TIPS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be brave<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep having fun<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t let rejection silence your voice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make connections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take advantage of every opportunity to show what you can do<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s a failed audition, interview, or romantic date, if you can face every rejection fearlessly and turn it into an opportunity to learn and grow, then every loss becomes a lesson. Every \u201cno\u201d becomes a valuable experience to help you nail the next gig, or the next one, or the next one. Keep these five steps in your toolkit and you\u2019ll be able to dust yourself off in no time, with an even more powerful voice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not wear each rejection like a badge of honor? Print out that disappointing email, stick it to your wall, and never forget that there is often more to learn from failure than success. Rejection means you\u2019re brave enough to go after a dream, and that\u2019s something to celebrate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related Links:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suchavoice.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/13\/dust-off-try-finding-inspiration-rejection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.suchavoice.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/13\/dust-off-try-finding-inspiration-rejection\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Check out our free PDF with pro-tips from real working voice-over actors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suchavoice.com\/the-must-knows-of-voice-over-video-2\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Want to learn more about voiceover? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.suchavoice.com\/register\/\">Signup for our introductory VO webinar.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a voice-over artist, you\u2019ve likely been rejected. Congrats! 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