Bounce Back from Setbacks

Experiencing a setback can be really discouraging, but it’s important to remember there can be a silver lining. Instead of letting your failures bring you down, why not use them as an opportunity to learn, grow and bounce back better than ever from your challenge? 

Failure is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to define who we are, and it especially doesn’t have to stop us from achieving great things. In fact, learning from setbacks can even help you achieve great things when you learn from the challenge. 

So, when life throws a curveball, never, ever give up — use it as an opportunity for growth instead! 

Here are five ways you can bounce back from setbacks:

1. Move on Emotionally: It’s normal to feel bad after experiencing a setback, but don’t let yourself get too bogged down in negative emotions. No matter how much we wish we could change the past, sometimes there’s nothing we can do but accept that things didn’t go according to plan. Take the time you need to process what happened, experience disappointment, and then move on emotionally. 
2. Avoid the blame game: When things go wrong, it’s tempting to try to blame the situation on someone or something else. But playing the blame game won’t help you move forward; it will only make things worse by distracting you from what matters most — finding solutions. 
3. Find solutions: Like we said, it’s important to concentrate on figuring out how you can get better at solving problems. Take a step back and analyze the situation you just experienced. Brainstorm ways to solve your current situation. Then, brainstorm all the ways you could avoid a similar problem in the future. Choose the best solutions you come up with and decide how you will put them to practice.
4. Get excited to grow: Last but not least, don’t forget that setbacks are opportunities for growth. Take this chance to learn more about yourself and develop new skills that will enable you to reach new heights of success in future projects.

Questions: 

1. What is a setback you’ve experienced that you successfully overcame? 
2. What happens when someone gets “stuck” in a challenge instead of moving forward? 
3. Why do you think it’s important not to let a setback or challenge stop you? 

Resource

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/imperfect-spirituality/201502/5-ways-bounce-back-any-setback