Breakthrough the setbacks

You may be in a position where you’re thriving. Maybe you just got that job you’ve been waiting for. Maybe you’ve bought the car you’ve been saving for, or you could have simply accomplished a short term goal you’ve been working towards. Everything is working out in your favour and all of your hard work is paying off !! However, you wake up one day and find out that you missed a deadline at work. A friend approaches you about something that upsets you. You didn’t get the mark you wanted on an exam. These are all examples of setbacks that WILL happen to all of us. There of course are so many scenarios, some major and some minor. No matter the severity, they still affect us in different ways.

It’s so easy to allow yourself to get discouraged and just give up on any upcoming plans. However, YOU are the reason you were able to succeed in the past. Why is this time any different? The first step is to always expect that there will be bumps in the road. When you have that expectation in the back of your mind, the moment it happens you’re ready to turn it around.

Do not place blame, not on yourself or anyone else. There is no point in wasting your energy on something you can’t reverse. Use that to get your momentum back. Reflection is important. This is when you can figure out what went wrong the first time around. Learn and apply these strategies you’ve put together, to get you back on the right path.

There are going to be instances where someone sets you back emotionally. This a big one because it not only hinders your happiness and self appreciation. Emotional setbacks, for me, is one of the most difficult to cope with. It also puts tension in relationships and changes how you view them from that point on. When you are someone who cares so much about people and really treasures the bonds you have, this can take a huge toll on you. Don’t forget who you are and what you stand for. Someone may view you one way, but deep down your opinion is the only one that matters. If this relationship causes you more stress than happiness, maybe it’s time you put yourself first. Toxicity present in your life affects you so deeply, sometimes without you even realizing it. It sounds harsh, but get rid of it. You will instantly feel the black cloud hovering over you evaporate and your perspective change.

Use all of these moments to catapult you into more greatness. Without breakdowns, there are no opportunities for breakthroughs. Never forget that.