Let’s be honest with ourselves. All of us have suffered some setbacks in life and it appears like everything is withering away. What matters at such a time is how you deal with the situation. As we have been reminded many times in past, failures are part of life just like success. Remember no great man or woman made to that top spot without encountering setbacks or failures.
Our failures and setbacks are meant to get the best out of us, not demotivate us. Well, what can be a better opportunity to learn from own mistakes? So, rather than considering it as the end of the road, go on and break that wall. As they say, when life gives you lemons, make some lemonade.
The question is, how to actually do it? Well, there is no fixed path to success and you need to write your own story. Still, we have listed some suggestions to give you a kick start.
When a setback hits, make sure you don’t lose hope. If you lose hope, that’s it, that’s the end of the game.
Remember that there are always some people who believe you and understand you. Make sure you surround yourself with them so that they keep on pushing you.
Yes, that’s true. There is no point of holding back the pain which reminds you of that failure. Simple activities like writing a diary can help you in such cases.
Treat yourself for your efforts and spend a day doing what you love. Go for a bike ride if you want or hit the couch with an ice cream bucket and just chill.
Well, the self-care phase is over by now. Now is the time to get back to work with bigger efforts and bigger dedication.
Make a better plan for how you want to achieve what you want to achieve. Make a plan for each stage of your journey and set out goals and then embark on the journey.
Watch motivational videos and talk to people who have tasted failure. Learn what challenges they faced and how they made the big jump.
Remember to test different methods this time. You have realized by now that the previous ones won’t work.
As you try to achieve that goal again, don’t just limit yourself to the previous ones. Raise the bar and try harder now.
Show your commitment to others by practising daily and let them know your perseverance.
Next time a setback hits you hard, remember to hit back harder. The ladder to success is not easy to climb but the destination is really worth the journey.