Rediscovering Self Confidence After A Setback

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Jan 14, 2021
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Let’s explore rediscovering self confidence after a setback.

Life is strange!

Sometimes you win and other times you lose.

When life is going well you feel good about yourself.

Life also throws you curveballs that set you back.

Most setbacks are minor and don’t throw your life off track. They include being turned down for a promotion, being rejected by a love interest or having a cold.

Major setbacks happen and interrupt your progress. As a result they keep you from succeeding and leave you feeling stuck.

If you’re interesting in some tips on how to become unstuck click here: “What To Do To Get Unstuck In Life”!

What Are Some Examples Of Major Setbacks?

Job Loss

Losing your job is stressful and also affects your confidence. It’s a major setback to leave the workforce due to obsolete job skills.

Financial Setbacks

It’s hard to have a financial setback. Especially if you can no longer make ends meet.

Divorce/End Of Relationship

A divorce/end of relationship is a major setback. It’s also a financial as well as an emotional one too.

Unexpected Expenses

These are expenses you don’t see coming.

You might have a medical emergency and have to go to the ER. Also, you might need emergency surgery.

Major Illness

Dealing with a health setback is taught. It can be diabetes or even bipolar disorder.

Consequences Of Setbacks?

Life altering setbacks can make you feel stuck. As a result you may end up feeling defeated, doubting yourself and also having less self-confidence.

Major Setbacks can be damaging to your self-esteem. They can also lead to down a downward spiral. When this happens it can make a situation worse.

Rediscovering Self Confidence After A Setback

Setbacks, whether they alter your life or not are a part of life.

You’re going to face adversity. Instead of letting your baggage get the best of you, it’s important to see a setback as a time to take action.

Once you take action you’ll find your confidence getting better.

Tips For Bouncing Back:

Take Your Time

Overcoming a major setback doesn’t happen overnight. It may take months or even years to achieve.

Meanwhile take some time to work on yourself. This can be achieved by eating the right foods, exercising and also reflecting on past mistakes.

Challenge Limiting Beliefs

When you’re feeling stuck you may see yourself in an unhealthy way. Unhealthy beliefs about yourself hold you back as well as make you feel stuck.

Challenging these beliefs puts us in a better life state and also help us overcome setbacks. As a result the new beliefs you adopt can help with confidence.