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How To Bounce Back From Your Setback
When I lost my job, I was in shock.
I was doing well in my career and things seemed to be on an upward trajectory. I had carved out a niche and felt proud of how well I was doing. I had even started a new job in a more senior role.
Until one day, when my employment ended and things came crashing down.
I was in a constant loop of job applications, interviews, and rejections. After yet another setback, it became harder to get up again.
The problem with a lot of writing about bouncing back is that it can often feel trite and a bit formulaic. I’ve been told to learn from my setbacks- but how? It certainly doesn’t feel like something I can learn from when I’m going through it.
When faced with a setback or challenge, it’s hard to get back on track. I should know- I’ve had a huge struggle with it. The tendency to dwell on misfortune can be so tempting.
I’ve made a list of a few ways that I’ve picked myself up after a setback- hopefully, they can help you too.
Allow yourself a chance to feel your emotions
It can be too easy to push your feelings aside and bury them deep down. But in my experience actually feeling my emotions and working through them has helped me to figure them out…
