Every now and again you’ll have one of those days. Things don’t seem to work out and you experience setbacks. Its human nature and quite understandable for someone to get down on days like this. But, the quote, “Setbacks are a set up for a comeback,” really is the formula to deal with setbacks.
The quote is not specific with instruction as most quotes
aren’t. But, it is loaded with
wisdom. The quote’s answer to setbacks
is to reset your mindset. It reframes
the setback so that you can look at it from a different point of view. It takes the “end of the road” and turns it
into a “bump in the road.” It keeps you
going. But, it says even more.
Setbacks come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are self-inflicted and some come from
the outside world. You skipped the
workout, fell off your diet, didn’t say you were sorry, didn’t make the call,
etc. These are things that you
control. And, then there are things you don't control.
There are times when even when you’ve done your best, setbacks can come from areas you don’t control. Your staff didn’t show up or they made a mistake, the bus is late, it poured rain on your new hair-do or whatever the world decided to do to ruin your day.
Regardless of what the setback is, there are a couple of simple ways to turn an unfortunate situation into a fortunate one.
1. Stay calm and look for the good in the situation. Yes, that can be hard to do. When you notice the coffee rolling down your rear window because you left it on the top of your car will make you want to scream. But, no matter what happens there is usually something to at least learn. And, that is always a positive.
2. Think "now what?" Thinking this way forces you to accept the situation. It has happened and there is nothing you can do about it. It also prompts you to think about what action you can take now given the new circumstances. Move on.
3. Do not beat yourself up. If you can read this your human. If your human, you're going to make mistakes. Accept it, get over it, and move on.
If you really want to take a setback and give is some meaning think this thought:
There are times when even when you’ve done your best, setbacks can come from areas you don’t control. Your staff didn’t show up or they made a mistake, the bus is late, it poured rain on your new hair-do or whatever the world decided to do to ruin your day.
Regardless of what the setback is, there are a couple of simple ways to turn an unfortunate situation into a fortunate one.
1. Stay calm and look for the good in the situation. Yes, that can be hard to do. When you notice the coffee rolling down your rear window because you left it on the top of your car will make you want to scream. But, no matter what happens there is usually something to at least learn. And, that is always a positive.
2. Think "now what?" Thinking this way forces you to accept the situation. It has happened and there is nothing you can do about it. It also prompts you to think about what action you can take now given the new circumstances. Move on.
3. Do not beat yourself up. If you can read this your human. If your human, you're going to make mistakes. Accept it, get over it, and move on.
If you really want to take a setback and give is some meaning think this thought:
"What if life happens for us, and not to us?" Tony Robbins
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