Here's how you can foster self-compassion and forgiveness when encountering career failures.

It's ok to feel burnt by something you had high hopes for. Allow yourself to process the experience fully and then... Consider changing the narrative. Is it a failure or the best thing that ever happened to you? The problem isn't usually the failure. It's how you perceive the failure and what you tell yourself the failure means to you and for you. This simple reframe can help you create an opportunity from what you perceived as a setback.

If you fail at some task, it can be emotionally tough, especially if you feel like you gave it your all. But it’s important to take this emotion positively. Tell yourself that you did your best, and that’s okay. When you fill your mind with positive thoughts, your actions will also be positive. Remember the lessons you learned and the mistakes you made so you don’t repeat them. Promise yourself this. Always take calculated risks and be prepared for any outcome. The results aren’t in our control, so accept them, learn, grow, and keep giving your best.

Life is full of surprises, sometimes pleasant and sometimes harsh. Your growth shouldn’t be based on your success or failure rather it should be based on the it should be continuous journey towards the attainment of best version of you. It rightly said, when chips are down you may feel disappointed, disheartened, broken or even worst helpless but I believe that is the stage when you should be on best of your abilities to seek patience and resilience in you. Remember, obstacles are part of life the way speed breakers are.. they are built to slow you down not to stop you completely.

Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding as you would a close friend. Acknowledge that failure is a part of the human experience. Engage in self-care activities that make you feel good, such as exercise, hobbies, or spending time with loved ones.

This is something from personal experience, whatever the situation you are in keep the self talk going. Only you know your strengths and weaknesses better than anyone out there, so it should be you whom you speak to and to listen to. It keeps your head in place. Remember, advice’s can go wrong even if it is coming from the experts. There are no fixed solutions to any given problem and that’s life to you, so rather be a listener to yourself so that you always learn.

Life is a learning curve, your past contains the history of your success and failures. Only you can be the judge of what has worked for you when things were bright and shiny Or what hasn’t worked when you are down and out. It’s simple algorithm but difficult to follow, learn from your self by reflecting on to your past learning curve. Am big fan of Sachin Tendulkar, like many others, what I really appreciated his approach towards his game, the he read himself not many can do that. Knowing his capabilities over the years and adapting to his body, not to mention he has gone under surgery many times in his long career, and the situations he was in but he always tried come up with the best way to improve and play.

Everyone experiences setbacks at some point. It's important to forgive yourself for any perceived mistakes or shortcomings. Treat yourself with kindness and understanding, just as you would a friend in a similar situation. Focus on learning from the experience and moving forward. This is an opportunity for growth and development, not a reflection of your self-worth.

I disagree with the notion of forgiveness in this context. As mentioned earlier, I believe it's about acceptance. There is no right or wrong, and everything has its place. The fact has already happened, and dwelling on it doesn't change anything. That being said, you can only move forward when you embrace your inner self through acceptance. There is no need for forgiveness when you accept yourself wholly and learn from every experience.

In my opinion, this is closely tied to acknowledging pain and truly knowing yourself. Rebuilding confidence can only come from internal factors; your inner core. Understanding your purpose, who you are, and what you want is crucial. Embracing the Be, Do, Have model can guide you through this process, helping you align your actions with your core values. With a positive mindset, you can empower yourself, rebuilding your strength and resilience from within. Remember, true empowerment comes from understanding and embracing your own power and strength.

Evidence of Success: Reminding yourself of past successes and the obstacles you've previously overcome can provide tangible evidence of your abilities. This reflection can help counteract the negative impact of failure. Building Resilience: Recognizing that you have faced and conquered challenges before can strengthen your resilience and confidence in handling future difficulties.

Having grown up within the BMW organization, the motto "keep moving" has always been a guiding principle in my personal and professional life. This philosophy taught me the importance of resilience and continuous progress, even in the face of setbacks. Whenever I faced a career obstacle, I remembered our promise to always keep moving, which inspired me to create actionable plans and seek new growth opportunities. Embracing this mindset, I approached each challenge with determination and a belief in eventual success.

Here I want to share a story about how having desires and your passion towards achieving the same can be really rewarding. As per the Hindu mythology, there are 33 crore of Devta’ along with Trimurti Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. One day lord Shiva got fed up with population and wanted to reduce the numbers. As he believed that only handful of Devta’s like Surya, Pawan, Varun etc are good enough to run and maintain the stability of the universe. Devta’s got scared and ran to Lord Vishnu, who then spoke to Lord Shiva to spare them. After having intense discussion they both agreed to provide the Devta’s with a work and that was to say “Tathastu”. So, be positive and work for your desire’s. You never know when your dreams turn into reality.

Remember, setbacks are inevitable and everyone experiences them at some point. Be kind to yourself, acknowledge your feelings, and learn from the experience. Treat yourself as you would a friend going through a similar situation. Use this as an opportunity to grow and come back stronger.