It has been suggested that I shouldn't take rejection to mean I'm not good enough overall, but rather it was determined that particular situation wouldn't be most suitable for me. The situation may not have been the best fit for my specific set of skills/qualities. It has been suggested I stop overgeneralizing in these situations and that one rejection does not define my overall worth as a human being. Also, sometimes rejection may have more to do with other people's fears than any shortcomings on your end.

While this is helpful to think of when rejection is not actually happening, it sure stings when it is and it can take a while for me to recover and think about it as it has been recommended.