Celebrating first book rejection – and trusting next steps = part 2

Thank you for your coaching on this! I am really proud of this rejection actually, as it means I’m putting myself out there. And equally, it was a relief to acknowledge that I’m allowed healing time from this. Also that I’m allowed to give up and quit if I want to!
Do I? Nope. I know this, hands down. But do I think I would benefit from an intentional pause? Yes. 100%. I would like to intentionally pause the agent submission process for a short time (at least jan, feb, maybe into march) this season – to create space for me to action the constructive feedback and build my online platofrm up. And so I can spend some more energy on income-generating projects in the short-term (which would also build my financial stability, by saving, to be able to write the book later down the line). I trust myself that I will know when the right time is to revisit this – and that this will happen when the moment is right for me.
BUT: a part of me still worries… what if this is giving up? or what if i give up later on and it never happens? I know that’s not what’s happening but i’m scared……
Any tips on trusting this much appreciated!
Thank you

 

 

Answer:

What does that scared part of you need to hear right now? How can you support yourself as you process this rejection and decide your next steps?

We can always call out our brain. What are the wild sentences it is throwing at you right now? Are they true? Are they useful?