I thought it was supposed to get easier!

[kd081708]

Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and support. This forum is the best!

[takeshi74]

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@kd081708 wrote:

Any advice on how to keep fighting the temptation to not apply even when I know I will get turned down?

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That should be your motivation right there.

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@kd081708 wrote:

I finally forced myself in the garden when I checked the mail one day and it was full of denial letters.

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Look at your denial letters and set up a timeline for yourself so you know when you've addressed the reasons stated in the letters.  For some having a fixed goal helps.