Rejection can be a daily occurrence post sabbatical.  DO NOT let this deter you from your ultimate goal.

Continue to apply for jobs and put yourself out there.  Get up EVERY DAY motivated to improve your situation.

If you let the negativity take hold you will fall into a Scarlet Depression.  This doesn’t help your situation and will only frustrate you and your loved ones further.

If you are persistent and positive good things will eventually happen.

This is not to say there will not be difficult days.  Constant repudiation can be debilitating, but do not succumb to the naysayers.  Dig deep into your competitive spirit and propel yourself toward success.  It WILL happen.

Stay active.  Stay positive.  Stay focused.