Dealing With Setbacks

You work hard. You have a good plan and stick with it. You have a good attitude and try to make others feel good. But then, WAMMO! Life throws a curve ball at you! It hits you smack dab in the chest… and it hurts! Sometimes it’s a financial crisis and you’ve lost all your money, can’t afford car repairs or lost a job. Other times it’s a relationship crisis and your child isn’t speaking to you, your spouse has left you, etc.

First, know that it’s ok to feel hurt, ashamed, embarrassed or angry. That’s human. Accept those feelings and REMEMBER them. Don’t dwell on them… but DO remember them. Why? Because these experiences will help keep us on a better track in the future.

Accept accountability or responsibility for your part in the setback. Don’t blame others or hold grudges. You don’t have to be perfect in life, ok? (and neither do other people for that matter) I laugh when I see people judging others and running their mouths. Why? Because in almost every case, after I look into that negative person’s life… they’re MORE messed up than the person they’re talking smack about!

So, in relation to your setback… it’s time to move on. How do you do that?

1.) Assess the situation
2.) Ask for help
3.) Take a positive action, NOW. Read 15 min from a self help book. Go for a walk.
4.) Write out a new plan with goals
5.) Create daily activities / tasks that move you toward your goal
6.) Begin to bounce back… one day at a time. Work the plan you created in step 5.

It will take WORK! So get to it and SMILE. Setbacks are temporary as long as you follow the guidance above.

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Brian K. Allen, Director
The Trump Network
http://www.AllenTeamOnline.com
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