How can you maintain focus on your career vision during setbacks?

During set backs, all said and done, you are alone, to handle the entire trauma of emotions one need to handle, especially if you are the sole breadwinner. Don’t spend too much on what happened. Contemplate, get your lessons and move on. The quicker you bounce back on your enthusiasm and hope of the future, the better it is for everyone. Your emotional strength and hope of the future you demonstrate is the one that is going to brighten the spirits of your family members. Keep right association, with people who can nudge you to right direction. If it is not possible because of whatever restrictions, use technology for having virtual association with right leaders, coaches, and guides who can keep your mental state right.

From what I've learned, it's important to be truthful with yourself. When facing a situation, try to look at it without getting too caught up in emotions. Always set your t=0 and start fresh by figuring out what's best for you right now. Instead of dwelling on "ifs" and "buts," focus on your skills and see where you might need improvement. Then, think about how you can fill those gaps to move forward.

In terms of setback, the first thing you should do is handle your emotions properly because that would determine if you go forward or backwards. In times of frustration, disappointment and anger, remind yourself that this is a moment in your life and not your life itself. Unplanned things happen and they do not necessarily mean that you would not succeed. Keeping check of your emotions is the most important thing you can do during setbacks.

From what I experienced is that set backs can have big impact on ones emotions. One way is to take on it as a change and be conscious the emotions of the change curve: emotions shock/denial, anger/fear, acceptance, and commitment. This can lead to depression if these emotions are not managed effectively, to get out of that negative spiral would recommend reaching out for help from Counsellors/psychologists to help you navigate through this journey.

It all starts here! Embracing the emotions that come with setbacks is not a sign of weakness but a testament to self-awareness. It's like recalibrating your compass, acknowledging the storm but not letting it dictate your course.

Another thing I would add is revisit yourself. Ask yourself what matters to you, your strengths and weaknesses. Your goals, passion and character, these are what you should revisit because they would sustain you in times of difficulty.

In my experience, I believe that focusing on our career vision during setbacks is pivotal. It's during these challenging times that our true resilience and commitment to our goals are tested. Setbacks can cloud our perspective, but revisiting our career vision acts as a guiding light. It's a chance to recalibrate, reaffirming why we embarked on this journey in the first place. This reconnection with our aspirations fuels renewed determination and direction.

Dreams do change, after a setback reflection is key to understanding the pain points in your career. I have been using multiple tools with coaching and Ikigai Model works the best. Relook at what you good at, what you love, what the world needs, and what you can get paid for. Re-building your career vision on passion, mission, profession, and vocation overlap. Then you will be able to align your own values to your new career dream.

In my own experience as a hard-headed male, asking for help was always a sign of weakness. But through the years I know that asking for help and support is ok, never do it alone. Having a support structure with professionals like coaches will not just help you stand up again but also help you understand yourself and plan and guide you on the next steps. Talking to people with similar setbacks also gives a good understanding of what worked and not. Always get a cheerleader as well, celebrating every new action even how small you take and achieve..

I love this - especially the cheerleader part. The fact is that it’s a tough job to decide when to institute a hard line or when to issue an idle threat. It’s good to share, but also remember that we as decision-makers need to set the benchmark. Decide which lines we may not cross and which deserve a stern warning.

I want to first say, " if I had read what @Ramaswamy contributed it would have helped me greatly when I was terminated in 2021." I was so depressed that I cried for about 2-3 months. I kept going over in my head what I could have done differently. I was going through major depression for all of 2022 & part of 2023 even though I had obtained employment with another employer. The one thing I would tell someone else who experience what I did. Don't let it eat at you. Because if you do it will not ONLY affect you but the people you love. Forgive yourself and think positively about what your going to do with your next future endeavors.