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I think it's a good idea to just keep constantly reminding yourself that this is business, not personal. Even when the whole process feels very emotional and, well, personal. It's not. I use it as a mantra to protect my peace during this awful process.
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I really relate to the “it is business, not personal” mantra. I have had to repeat that to myself more than once. It feels personal because it affects your life, but decisions are often timing, budget, or internal politics. Detaching protects confidence.
I take a step back when I'm feeling low and take an objective look at my career. It hasn't been perfect by any means, but I've still managed to accomplish a fair bit and am mostly proud of myself for it. It's easy to lose confidence when you're facing constant rejections, but I know I wouldn't have made it this far if I wasn't good at what I do. I am, and I'm sure you are too. Hang onto that whenever that self-doubt starts to creep up.
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I love the idea of zooming out and looking at the full career arc. I have found that grounding myself in actual evidence of what I have achieved helps quiet the self doubt. Progress is rarely linear, but the capability does not disappear.