When is National Sorry Charlie Day?
Thursday April 6thSORRY CHARLIE DAY IS A NATIONAL SORRY CHARLIE DAY.
Every year, National Sorry Charlie Day on April 6th helps us see rejection from a different perspective. It's a day to remember the days we were rejected. If we've been rejected by a sweetheart or a college, a prospective employer, or the bank for a loan, we've all been refused. The day also gives us the opportunity to reflect about how we survived the denial and what we learned from it.
Breakups can be some of the most difficult to get rid of. When we're young, this kind of rejection seems to cut deeply and take the longest to heal, as well. However, if you're honest and forthright, the individual who is refusing could be doing you a favor.. The faster and more direct they are, the simpler it is for you to move forward. While it may hurt, their words may cut like a knife. "It's as if you never existed" is brutal, but they leave no lingering doubt about their feelings.
Dismissal from a job should always be treated as an opportunity.. Although seeing it that way, many times it's the push we've been waiting for. Even though some people will take the leap on their own, many are stuck in jobs that are dreaming of a different career. For anyone who wants to see the light, it takes downsizing, layoffs, or outright firings.
Do you remember Charlie the Tuna? He was often turned down but would keep going with a smile. "Sorry, Charlie" became closely associated with StarKist and was also a popular American catch. Charlie was never afraid of rejection. He never let rejection discourage him. Do not let it stop you!
