Ep. 4 - Setbacks
Greetings and welcome back!
Life isn't going to go as smooth as you think it's going to be. Chances that you'll have setbacks around the way are sky high. Not only that, they're needed!
I don't want to sound cliche but those setbacks are opportunities! Opportunities to learn, to adapt, to grow..
And its not like you'd be able to notice or appreciate the good times if everything goes right all the time.... Right?
Do you agree with me so far? 😃.
So if we take setbacks as a given... How you deal with them becomes the deciding factor in, whether you realize what you've learned from it or, whether it takes a much bigger toll on you than it should.
I've noticed that in general I can handle most if not all setbacks rather smoothly. They do have impact but I try to limit the impact to a short period... Especially if I can't to anything about it.
And that consequently is my second question to myself in these situations.
It goes like this:
- Gyanno what's bothering you?
- Can you do anything about it?
(If yes, do it..) - What have we learned from this?
- How long do you think you need to get over it? Take that time...
And 5...move on!
That's basically my system (talking to myself) 😂😂😂.
But I realize we're not all the same. Some people need more time that others... Some people can't get over certain setbacks. And that's okay.
I'm just curious... What's your system?
Gyanno