7 Steps To Recovering From A Setback At Work Brazil Business Consultant Roberto Lico licoreis@licoreis.com.br
Setbacks are a normal part of the path to success. Unless your role is to serve as a mindless cog in a wheel of predictable work, you will encounter setbacks, many of them, throughout your career.
Some setbacks are small, having a minimum impact on your ability to move forward. Others can make you feel like the world is crumbling. Most fall somewhere in between. Regardless of the setback, there are techniques that can help you shed the disappointment, prop yourself up and move forward with enthusiasm.
Build a strong foundation beforehand The more solid your footing, the harder it will be to knock you off your perch, and the easier it will be to recover and adjust. This means maintaining good physical health (getting plenty of sleep, healthful food and regular exercise). Having a strong foundation will also help you keep obstacles in perspective.
Acknowledge it. Own it. Feel it. Acknowledge how you feel, but steer clear from blaming yourself or others. Take the time you need to process. For some setbacks you will need more than just a brief pause to recover. Acting in haste may lead you to choices you soon regret, so resist the temptation to immediately send that blunt email or turn in your resignation.
Change your mindset Think back to the most powerful things you learned in life, and I’ll bet many of those enlightenments are connected to a setback. In fact, you can likely connect a lot of your success and confidence to the growth that came from your most challenging experiences.
Connect with others When you’re trying to push through a roadblock, solitude is your enemy. You need support. But not from just anyone. You need to surround yourself with people who are objective, positive and focused on solutions, not problems.
Strategize Devise a plan that will minimize the impact of the setback and get you back into the fast lane after your temporary breakdown. This step can also involve others. Seek feedback and advice from trusted colleagues and mentors for ways to get moving again.
Act After you’ve had time to process the emotions, gather the facts, and recruit your A Team, you’re ready to move forward with your plan, measuring progress along the way. This step will energize you. It helps wash away the negative emotions associated with the setback and gives you something positive on which to focus.
Learn Once you’re back on the right track, pause to take some time to learn from this setback. True learning is devoid of judging or blaming. Ask yourself what you gained and how you can prevent the problem from happening again.
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