Moving past setbacks at work
After a setback or mistake at work, we question our abilities or if we’re in the right role. It’s important to consider the big picture and learn from setbacks. Here’s how to come back stronger.?
Determine your core strengths
Do you feel like your work is an effective use of your talents – or are you lacking in a key skill? For a variety of reasons sometimes your skills aren’t where you can best align them in your role. You may have missed the mark if you didn’t have the proper training, support or understanding of your role. Talk with your manager to learn exactly what you need to succeed, and where you can grow.?
Take pride in your work
Every job has elements that can feel like chores. Take a deeper look if this is a temporary unpleasantness or a systematic problem. Many successful projects will have trial and error or even failure built in on the path toward meaningful changes. Ask yourself at the end of the day, where can you reflect on your work and have a sense of pride in your accomplishments.
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Find a mentor
Everyone has their own examples of coming up short, and often that’s people on your own team who can relate most to the same type of mistakes. Make the most of these relationships when you need them and ask for help. A robust support system will help you get through frustrations and setbacks. One of the best indicators of job satisfaction is the relationships you build with colleagues, your boss and others at work.
Focus on what you can control
With setbacks, there can be factors outside of your control. But you will be more resilient if you focus on what you can control, such as upskilling, growing and improving.? Learnability? is the desire and ability to continually learn and grow throughout our careers. To keep that skill sharp, ask yourself what a setback can teach you, and what you can learn.?
After a setback, the key is to continue to understand what happened and adapt. Look to the future, understand that mistakes will happen, and make the experience a catalyst for improvement.??