It's not always fun getting rejected in life, but sometimes it is necessary. As a young adult I have faced my fair share of rejection throughout the years. And what I've learned is that rejection has its positives as well.

1. You get noticed by putting yourself out there.

Whether it's applying for a job you want or saying "hello" to that cute person at the bar, it is usually a fear of rejection that gets in our way. It is possible we may get rejected, but conquering that fear of rejection and putting ourselves out there is only going to make us stronger in the long run. You can't succeed if you don't try.

2. It keeps us humble.

If things constantly go our way we tend to get a bit of an ego. Getting rejected once in a while will keep us humble.

3. It can open new doors.

If you get rejected from that job you really want, or a person you care about turns you away, it might be because something better is coming along and you just have to be patient. If it was meant to be, it would be.

4. It just means you are closer to success.

What is life without failure and rejection? You need to make mistakes, fail or get rejected in order to appreciate the success that comes your way. We learn from our mistakes in the same way we learn from rejection.

5. It inspires.

Rejection inspires us to try harder the next time. Rejection doesn't feel good and we want to avoid that feeling, so usually we stop putting ourselves out there instead of trying harder or more often. Rejection is unavoidable and accepting it will make us less afraid of it; it will make us keep trying, and keep reaching for success