Failure is simply a stepping-stone on your way to success. Of course, this doesn’t mean that it’s easy to deal with or something that should be taken lightly, but how you deal with failure will determine not only your future success but also how easy it will be to achieve.
Everyone has different coping mechanisms and ways they react to failure. However, learning the ways that more often lead you to success can help you enormously!
Here are some tips on how to pick yourself up after you fail:
- Learn from your failure. There is a lesson to be learned each time you fail. Discover what this lesson is and keep it in mind during future attempts at success. If you don’t learn from your failure, you’ll keep repeating the same mistakes.
- Forge ahead. It’s completely normal to feel like giving up when you’re first hit by failure. The most important part of failure is what you do afterward. So strive to have confidence in yourself. This experience may very well be your last step before you reach great success!
- Surround yourself with good people. It’s a good idea to be surrounded by like-minded and positive people. This is especially important when you’re dealing with the negative emotions that may accompany failure.
Positive people will inspire you to pick yourself up and go further than you thought you could go.
- Set goals. If you’ve failed at a large task, think about setting smaller, immediate goals. If you build your way up to completing a difficult task using small steps, each step may not feel so overwhelming. When you’re finished, you’ll be amazed at what you achieved!
- Visualize your dreams. Fight the negative thoughts that creep up after failure by visualizing yourself meeting your goal. Take the time to picture yourself successfully going through each step it will take to reach your goal.
- Be enthusiastic. When you first set out to achieve something big, chances are you approached the task at hand with a great deal of enthusiasm. If you meet failure once or even several times, it’s important to maintain the enthusiastic force to give you the energy and drive to continue toward your goal.
- Write it down. Keep a journal that details your personal thoughts, goals, and attempts. It will help you stay organized and focused on success. Another good exercise is to write your goal on a piece of paper and place it somewhere where you can see it several times each day to remind yourself to take action toward this desire.
- Don’t dwell in the past. The past doesn’t have to be your present or future. Just because you had a setback, it doesn’t mean that it will continue to be the case. The only way to achieve your goals is to keep trying.
- Think about the worst case scenario. What’s the worst thing that can happen if you fail? Some people are so concerned with success and have such a horrible fear of failure that they don’t consider whether or not the worst case scenario is all that bad! Realizing that failure may only mean a small delay toward your eventual success can alleviate some of your fears and give you the confidence to succeed.
Just Keep Trying
It’s likely that you can think of someone you know who set his or her mind on a goal and would stop at nothing to achieve it. It’s not just some kind of story or fantasy – this could be you, too! Adopt this drive and apply it to your situation.
When you believe in yourself and your abilities, you’ll gain the drive to keep moving forward and you’ll feel unstoppable.
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Hi Daniel,
I really enjoyed your article, it really resonated with me. As someone who’s had a rough couple of years, I finally decided to pack up all my things, leave the country of my birth, Australia, and going to live with my extended family in Greece.
I realised after reading your nine points that I indeed have been doing all of them, and I think that that’s what’s really gotten me through. Especially if you have mental illness, things can get very bad and some never bounce back.
I used to be one of these people, and I can definitely say that following those nine points will definitely get you back on the road.
Thanks again for sharing, and all the best
Katia
Hey Katia,
Thanks for sharing your experience. The 9 points do work, and they have help me bounce back more than once. Wishing you all the best in Greece.
And if you ever need any form of support, please do not hesitate to reach out. We could all use a little bit of extra coaching every now and again.
Cheers
Good blog, this looks like an interesting book to read as nobody likes hit failure in life so if there is a way to keep away from it or dig yourself out of it if the inevitable happens then that can only be a good thing.
well done 10 out of 10.
Thanks GSS,
A lot did go into creating the Bounce Back guide. It will definitely help anyone going through
a rough period.
It Contains 2 Manuals, a Worksheet, Checklist, and 6 Resource Guides. You get everything you need start achieving your goals with vigor.
If you ever decide to grab a copy, you can do so here.
Cheers
Hi Dan,
Great perspective, full of positiveness, something the world needs more than ever. Having been through enough, I am a strong believer in the concept. Coming across your website is another sign of it. You covered all aspects of it with no gap left out. A truly inspiring website. Thanks a lot for proving the optimism. I will definitely come back and read more.
My best wishes to you !
Baker Osman
Hi Baker,
I’m glad that you’ve found this piece to resonate with you so much. We definitely need more
optimism in the world. No questions about that.
I look forward to seeing you back.
Cheers,
Dan
I really enjoyed your post it was quite inspiring and although in some cases the advice is obvious, we so often can’t see the wood for the trees and get ‘blinded by the light’.
Your motivational tips need to be written down and looked at regularly because we do tend to forget what we’re here for and what we’re trying to achieve.
The small goals tip is the one that is of most importance I think. Attaining a goal albeit small, gives you a boost and encourages you to try harder and go further.
Your book sounds intriguing and your pic conveys a confident, attractive and cheerful persona. If I was looking for a life coach and I was in your area… Ches
Hello Ches,
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. Sometimes, we get so carried away by the complexities of life that we forget the obvious. It is for those times that I offer suggestions. Reminding people to slow down for example.
I totally agree on on writing down those tips that apply to you personally, and carry them with you as often as possible.
With the internet now, communication is the easier then ever before. My own coach resides in New Hampshire U.S. I have 2 clients in Minnesota, one in Zimbabwe, another in Australia while I live in Liberia. So, distance is never an issue. If you’d like some support, feel free to reach out and I can set up a complimentary 2- hour session with you via skype or other means.
Thanks again for all the compliments.
Dan
Brilliant. I agree with every point you make in your article. Overcoming self limiting beliefs and fears is key to accomplishing your goals. Perseverance is key and you cannot be put off by the first few hurdles. Another good tip is to also think of the success you have already obtained and think how you got there initially. This is another good tool for behavior flexibility in your approach towards overcoming obstacles and making breakthroughs whether they be internal or external.
Very motivating stuff! 🙂
Thanks Holly,
I’m glad your found the article useful
Cheers,
Dan
This was a great read. I needed a little pick me up. The hardest part of starting my business is getting started. I think that is where you hit the most bumps. There is a lot of trial and error, and I find myself often getting discouraged. This post is a good reminder to not give up!
Indeed, Candace; giving up is not really an option. Thanks you for stopping by and leaving
your comment.
Great article and very inspiring. Failure is going to happen to us all at some point in our lives, and you are right, we have to learn from our mistakes.
Most successful people have had falls and setbacks along the road, but they haven’t let it stand in their way. They pick themselves up and try again.
I think the most powerful one is “just keep trying.” But when I keep trying, I have to be creative with it. One method may work in certain time and it won’t at other times. But you have to keep trying different methods until something clicks. The focus should always be getting back on the track and get to the finish line. And if you are hungry enough, you will find ways and you will get there.
You are on point Joon. It’s about being hungry enough to keep pushing it. Always bring your attention back to the bigger picture.
Cheers of sharing