It's hard to see day to day the changes that we go through. I often times look in the mirror and see the same girl I was years ago and forget all of the triumphs I have had. It isn't until we're faced with a difficult decision that we have the chance to see how much we have truly grown.
A year ago, or even a few months ago, any form of rejection crushed me. It was impossible for me to manage to obtain a positive outlook when something negative affected me. I know it's something most of us do, and it's reasonable. It's a let down to know that something you've worked for and anticipated just isn't going to happen.
But this time around, I've chosen a positive outlook. I've decided that while one opportunity may not be suited for me right now, it doesn't mean there won't be another one to come along. The timing could be bad, the opportunity not properly fitting, or I'll stumble upon something better in the near future.
There is no such thing as a positive or negative situation, only positive or negative outlooks.