We’ve all been there. We’ve all been in situations where we’ve tried to get something done, and we failed miserably. We tried our best, but we didn’t succeed. We gave up and went on to the next thing.
It’s a pretty common occurrence, and it’s easy to get discouraged when we fail. We’re told to “keep trying,” but what if you can’t? What if you just don’t have the ability to do anything else but try?
You see a setback as a failure and you can’t start moving foward. If you manage to keep going, you may accomplish less or nothing at all.
And this is what we want to prevent.
How to Prevent Setbacks
Well, you have to make a choice. You can either let the obstacle bring you down and make you feel like you can’t do anything, or you can choose to see the setback as a challenge.
Step One
However a setback occurs, refuse to see the obstacle as a failure to get you back on track. When you decide this, any setback whether it was on your part, on someone else, or in a system, it will not stop you from your goal. With this you can prevent it from becoming a roadblock, and actually increase your productivity.
Step Two
Look at the setback as an opportunity to do better the next time.
If you have made an error in your work, the best approach is to correct the error and move on. Do not try to cover it up as it will bring more roadblocks to your full plate and you cannot afford that. Nor can you allow it to stop you.
If you fail to correct it and move ahead, you may find yourself dwelling on it. You may beat yourself up about the mistake, obsess over it, or overthink it which only causes more poblems.
These behaviors are never useful and will prevent you from getting things done. They will also cause you to feel bad about yourself. Worst of all, it can lead you to feel incompetent.
This is obviously not the way to get it done.
Viewing Obstacles as a Learning Experience
Viewing each setback as a learning experience is a much better approach.
You can tell yourself that you are capable of doing better, and capable of doing more. As long as you look at setbacks this way, instead of as failures, they will not prevent you from moving forward. Correct the mistake and learn from it, and move ahead.
When you have developed this pattern, and make it a regular part of your work life, setbacks will not stand in the way of your career.
Roadblocks are Normal But We Can Overcome them
One of the biggest roadblocks to productivity is the approach that many people take to them. If you see a setback as an epic fail, then you have limited your productivity but it can go as far as preventing you from doing anything.
Setbacks occur in all areas of life. Regardless of what type of job you have, you have experienced them either on a regular basis or occasionally.
Setbacks can occur from making mistakes, from not being adequately prepared for what you need to do, or from unexpected problems which are not anyone’s fault. The way you experience and view a setback determines how it will affect you and your productivity.
Setback Example
Let’s say that you are working on a project to write a book. And you have spent hours pouring over your notes, researching various topics, and you have outlined the structure of your book. After spending all this time on your outline, you come across a problem that has occurred during the writing process and you realize that it needs to be re-written.
This is where many people see their book as lost.
They become paralyzed and refuse to write anything new and instead they give up. They think that since they spent all this time, they should be able to simply start writing again and complete their book.
Unfortunately, this is not the case. The reason why people get stuck after they have a setback is because they see it as a failure. Let’s not let that be you.
Cathy Gray is a natural adventurer in her personal and professional life. She adapts to overcome while maintaining an infectious laugh that will make you smile.
Professionally, Cathy currently works for an industrial hose and hydraulics company. While she was a green-horn in the hose business, she spearheaded the company’s eCommerce site from the ground up from a blank canvas to live and selling within 6 months. She continues to grow the company’s online and digital presence while increasing sales year over year.
Stress is a part of life. From work stress to family or financial stress, the feeling when you’re stuck. When we experience stress, our bodies respond in order to protect us from harm. Stress can be physical or emotional, but it’s usually a combination of both. Stress can be both positive or negative.
Stress has many results and many of them are negative. Stress can stand in the way of getting a job done. When you are very stress and finish a job, the stress can hide your sense of accomplishment and satisfaction of even if it’s the best job that you have ever done.
When you destress, you can better handle any situation.
EVERYONE’S DESTRESSING and stress IS DIFFERENT
Since everyone is different, you will need to determine which is the best way for you to destress.
A coffee break, quick walk, or putting your mind on something different for a few minutes, are a few ways that may be useful for you to destress.
Everyone’s body is different, so there is no single method that will work perfectly for everyone.
Managing unhealthy habits and destressing is key to change
10 QUICK WAYS TO DE-STRESS
The world is a pressure cooker and sometimes it can feel like we’re all walking on eggshells. Between work, family, and social obligations, it’s no wonder so many of us are stressed out. But there are ways to destress without taking drugs or turning to alcohol.
When life feels overwhelming, it’s important to find ways to destress and recenter yourself.
Here are 10 quick tips to help you do just that:
1. TAKE A HOT BATH:
Add some soothing aromatherapy or add a few drops of lavender oil to your bathtub to help you relax.
2. EXERCISE:
A quick workout can help work out any tension or stress you may be feeling. Exercise can be one of the best ways to relieve stress because it allows you to take in fresh air, release endorphins and feel accomplished.
3. CONNECT WITH NATURE OR TAKE A WALK
Spend time outside in nature, and take in the fresh air to center yourself. Take a walk around if you’re at work to improve your move. Either way, bot are to help you relieve your stress and help center yourself.
4. LISTEN TO CALMING MUSIC:
Put on some calming music and allow yourself to unwind.
5. LAUGH:
Laughter is one of the best ways to de-stress and feel good!
6. TAKE A BREAK – EVEN A 10-MINUTE BREAK WILL HELP
When feeling overwhelmed, take a few minutes for yourself to just breathe and relax.
7. IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A CREATIVE OUTLET:
Some find that coloring helps or an easy word find may help. It gets your mind a break from what is stressing you out so you can return to it at another time to focus on.
8. Don’t skimp on sleep
You need to be well rested in order to function properly. A lack of sleep can lead to a number of health problems, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Sleep is also essential for your mental health. A lack of sleep can contribute to anxiety and depression.
9. RELAXATION BREATHING:
Relaxation breathing is a great way to relax your muscles, release stress and feel refreshed.
10. EXPRESS YOUR FEELINGS:
Talk to someone about what’s going on or write it down. Getting it out of mind will ease the stress and hopefully and end to it with a solution.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is ok to ask for help. You are not alone and no one expects you to do everything on your own.
DESTRESSING IS NOT AN EXCUSE
Destressing should not be seen as an excuse. There are probably a few things going on in your life right now that are stressing you out. Maybe its there’s a deadline looming and you’re not sure if you’ll be able to meet it, or maybe something at work is really frustrating you.
Whatever the cause, there’s no need to let stress get the best of you.
Once you have begun to assess the effects of stress on your work life, it should not be difficult to determine when the need to de-stress arises. However, neither you nor your job can afford to use de-stressing as an excuse to be lazy or irresponsible.
With some practice, noticing when stress is beginning to have an effect on your work or day, will come easy and be better for your health overall. A little break for whatever specific kind of de-stressing is most appropriate for you should reduce or relieve your stress. When you are not overwhelmed by stress, it will be easier to focus on what you are doing and get it done.
Ways to Stay De-Stress at Work
Workplace stress can be a killer and can bleed into other areas of your life.
Get organized and stay organized
Organize your desk, your files, your computer, your phone, and your life. You’ll be more productive if you get organized. And if you need to be organized in general, an organized workspace will get you started.
Create a To-Do List
Have you ever been working on something and it seems like it’s never going to be done? Make a to-do list. When you create a to-do list, you can more easily see what you need to do and what you don’t need to do.
Make a plan
Make a plan for the day. Think about what you want to accomplish. What are your goals? What are your deadlines? Do you have any research to help you determine your best strategy?
One way to plan out your day is to list three things that you want to get accomplished for that day.
Set goals
Set goals for the day. Write down your goals. What are your sales goals? What are your sales numbers? What are your sales objectives? What are your sales plans?
deadlines
Set deadlines for yourself. If you’re not sure what your sales plan is, set a deadline. If you don’t know what your sales numbers are, set a deadline. If you don’t know what your sales objectives are, set a deadline.
Actionable Steps
Break your work into small tasks: Break your work into small tasks. You can break your work into small tasks if you’re having trouble coming up with ideas. Think about your goals. What are you trying to accomplish? What’s your best sales approach?
Take breaks
You may feel like you have to stay at your desk, but it’s important to take breaks. You need to give your brain time to rest and refresh.
Be productive
Take your breaks, but be productive. When you’re working and you’re not being productive, you need to take breaks. Get up and move away your desk and move. I typically try to get up every hour. It helps me clear my head and think about what I’m doing.
Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment and paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment. It can help you to become more aware of your surroundings and the people in your life. Mindfulness can also help you to better manage stress and anxiety.
Relaxation and Relaxation Techniques
There is a lot of research that shows that we are more productive when we are well-rested, well-organized. If you want to be more productive, you need to manage your time effectively, and destress before and after work. Learn to decompress.
Step 1: Exercise: Physical activity is the most effective way to reduce stress. You can do this by walking, running, playing sports, working out in a gym, or even yoga.
Step 2: Meditation: Meditation is another way to relax. There are many different types of meditation, but they all involve focusing on a single thought or feeling.
Step 3: Deep Breathing: Deep breathing is a simple technique that can be used to reduce stress. Breathe deeply for a few minutes, then slowly exhale through your mouth.
Step 4: Visualization: Visualize yourself doing something you love. Imagine yourself relaxing in a beautiful place.
Step 5: Focus On The Positive: If you’re having trouble relaxing, try thinking about your good qualities. Think about the positive things you’ve done in your life.
NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE STRESS levels
We all experience stress in our lives, whether it is positive or negative. Positive stress can be beneficial, providing us with the necessary energy and motivation to achieve our goals. Negative stress, on the other hand, can be harmful, leading to health problems such as anxiety and depression.
The main differences between positive and negative stressors is our reaction. With positive stress, we are more excited and motivated, whereas with negative stress, we tend to feel anxious and overwhelmed. This is because negative stress creates a sense of threat or danger, while positive stress does not.
Another difference between positive and negative stress is that negative stress often has a physical effect on our bodies. For example, it can increase our heart rate and blood pressure, cause us to lose sleep or make us feel sick.
As humans, we are constantly bombarded with stimuli that can be overwhelming. From the sound of a classmate’s voice in the hallway to the flashing lights of a car accident, our senses are constantly being stimulated. Unfortunately, this constant stimulation can have negative effects on our mental and physical health.
Stress has the power to cause all sorts of problems. When you work in an office, you’ll see stress affect your job every day.
This is why destressing should never be considered a luxury, foolish, or a waste of time. Neglecting yourself can prevent you from getting anything done.
Cathy Gray is a natural adventurer in her personal and professional life. She adapts to overcome while maintaining an infectious laugh that will make you smile.
Professionally, Cathy currently works for an industrial hose and hydraulics company. While she was a green-horn in the hose business, she spearheaded the company’s eCommerce site from the ground up from a blank canvas to live and selling within 6 months. She continues to grow the company’s online and digital presence while increasing sales year over year.
Having a positive mindset at work is not only important in terms of keeping a happy, healthy work life balance, but it’s also crucial to your success in your career.
There’s a reason why most people who work in an office feel like they’re trapped there. It’s because they are.
The truth is, most of us spend far more time at work than we do with our families or friends. The average office worker spends 8.8 hours a day at work, and the average full-time employee works 50 weeks out of the year.
That means we’re spending about 95% of our waking lives at work. And while it can be great to be around our colleagues, we’re often forced to deal with stressful situations. The result? Most of us end up feeling stressed, anxious and depressed.
How to Have a Positive Mindset at Work
Ask yourself “How can I be more positive?” You can’t change your negative feelings or your past failures, but you can change your mindset. You can change your attitudes and your behaviors. You can change your focus.
Don’t complain: You can’t control what happens outside of you. You can only control what you do. If you’re complaining about what’s happening, you’re giving your power away to that negative situation.
Take responsibility: It’s easy to blame others or yourself for situations you don’t like. You can’t control what happens in the world, but you can control how you react to it.
Change your thoughts: Change your thoughts about what’s happening. If you’re complaining about something, change your thoughts to something positive. If you’re blaming yourself, change your thoughts to something more positive.
Do what you can: If you have no control over a situation, you can still act and try to make the situation better. This is called “doing what you can.”
Be grateful: Gratitude is the first step in changing your mindset and creating a positive outlook. You will feel better when you are grateful for what you have. When you are grateful, you will be more optimistic.
Find and Focus on the positives: Focus on what you do have rather than what you don’t.
When you focus on the positive, you will be more productive and have a happier attitude. You’ll be more motivated, and you’ll accomplish more. You’ll feel better, look better, and you’ll be more successful.
Stop comparing yourself: Comparisons are a waste of time. Don’t compare yourself to others. Instead, focus on what you do have. You will feel better when you are focusing on what you do have rather than what you don’t.
Think about all the things that you like about your job. You might find that you like the people you work with, the money you make, the benefits you have, the variety of tasks, the office, the city, the country, or even your company. It’s not easy to think about all of the things you like about your job. But if you do, you’ll be more productive and you’ll have a happier attitude.
Start with the end in mind: Start with the end in mind. When you start with the end in mind, you will be able to get a lot more done in a shorter period.
Think about your successes: Think about all the things that you accomplished in the past and all of the things that you’re doing right now. Think about all the things that you accomplished in the past. Think about all the things that you’re doing right now. Think about how you feel when you accomplish something. Think about how you felt when you fail. Think about how you feel when you make mistakes. Think about how you feel when you’re not able to accomplish anything. All these thoughts will help you become more productive and have a happier attitude. You had troubles and obstacles, but you overcame them.
If you want to be productive, nothing boosts your productivity as surely and easily as a positive frame of mind. You don’t need to spend time repeating affirmations to yourself in order to improve your productivity. It’s important to acknowledge that your mindset influences and affects your productivity.
Personal Life Seeping to Work Life
Simply put, shit happens.
If you are having problems in your personal life, the more able you are to keep them out of your work life the better you will perform. E If there is something which you need help with, getting help during your free time can prevent it from interfering with your work.
On the other hand, if there is something negative about your work life, it should be addressed and dealt with. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or burdened will only slow you down.
The more you can remain positive and upbeat, the more you will accomplish. Even if you are facing a task which is especially large or difficult, a positive frame of mind can help you to accomplish more than you thought you could.
Nothing can be done all at once. It takes many small steps to get something done. Sometimes errors and setbacks occur. But when you tell yourself that each step is getting you closer to your goal, you are on the right track. When you do this, you are giving yourself the encouragement and the motivation you need for success.
I’m not going to lie, there have been times I have had to step away to collect myself when my personal things were getting the better of me.
Just Remember
Having a positive frame of mind does not come naturally to everyone. If you are one of the many people who have never put much thought into it, today is the ideal time to start. A positive frame of mind will allow you to feel more confident about yourself, and more confident about your abilities. Even if self-confidence is a relatively new experience for you, you will be reaping the rewards in no time at all. You will soon see how much a positive frame of mind affects how much you get done, and how pleased you are with the results. You will be more productive, and more satisfied with the outcome.
Cathy Gray is a natural adventurer in her personal and professional life. She adapts to overcome while maintaining an infectious laugh that will make you smile.
Professionally, Cathy currently works for an industrial hose and hydraulics company. While she was a green-horn in the hose business, she spearheaded the company’s eCommerce site from the ground up from a blank canvas to live and selling within 6 months. She continues to grow the company’s online and digital presence while increasing sales year over year.
Many of us have worked all night to get something done, and we’ve probably felt pretty tired when we woke up the next morning.
If you’ve ever had to sacrifice sleep, food, or personal hygiene for the purpose of completing a task or meeting a deadline, you know what I’m talking about. We often ignore self-care to perform well in your career, but ignoring self-care regularly can cause problems. Your health may suffer while you are not accomplishing nearly as much as you had hoped.
When you take care of yourself first, you keep yourself in good health and stay productive. People who go consistently do without quality sleep on a regular basis, or rely on processed food instead of nutritious meals, will not be as physically or mentally fit. In the long run, these unhealthy habits make you give less over time.
On the other hand, if you get enough sleep on a regular basis, and make a point of having a healthy diet, you will have more to give to your work. The body is a machine that needs to be maintained in order to operate at peak performance. Having enough sleep is essential to having enough energy to get through the day. A healthy diet will also help the body perform at its best. And just like all machines, when you have been maintained, your will be more alert, focus better, and not as fatigued. Overall you will do more and be more.
Self Care Throughout the Workday
These are some simple areas to get started on your self care. Remember, it’s okay to overextend yourself for short and temporoary periods of time, just not all the time.
Sleep
Make sure you get enough sleep. You need your rest to properly function
Exercise for self care
There are many benefits to exercise, including improved health, reduced stress, and increased energy levels. Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself, boost your confidence, and improve your mood. In addition, exercise can reduce your risk of developing certain diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Eat Well
Stay away from processed foods. Yes they are conventient, but we all know that the are not the best for us.
Drink Water
Hydrate yourself according your activity levels.
Manage Stress
When you become overwelmed, don’t hesistate to ask for help.
Take a Break
Even when you have deadlines and you are trying your hardest to meet them, you still need a break. Easily take the time to get up from your desk and walk around.
Go for a Walk
A walk doean’t have to be outside. It can be just as enjoyable indoors. Walking is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the scenery at the same time.
Do Something for Someone Else
Doing something for someone else is a great way to practice giving and receiving, and it’s a great way to build trust in a relationship. This is a very simple way to get into the heart of a relationship. There are many ways to do this, but the most important thing is to give without expecting anything in return.
Read for Productivity or your enjoyment
The thing about reading is that it can be both enjoyable and productive. You can read for enjoyment, but you can also read to learn. The key is to find something you enjoy reading and then read as much as you can.
Laugh
Learn to laugh at your mistakes and you’ll find that it’s not really a big hinderence when things don’t go according to plan.
Give Thanks
Thank those that have helped you along the way. Showing gratitude goes a long way.
Cathy Gray is a natural adventurer in her personal and professional life. She adapts to overcome while maintaining an infectious laugh that will make you smile.
Professionally, Cathy currently works for an industrial hose and hydraulics company. While she was a green-horn in the hose business, she spearheaded the company’s eCommerce site from the ground up from a blank canvas to live and selling within 6 months. She continues to grow the company’s online and digital presence while increasing sales year over year.
Some people have the habit of looking at their goal as the main thing they need to accomplish. They may even look at it as the only thing they need to accomplish. If this sounds like you, you are missing something very important which can increase your productivity.
If you look at every task which you need to complete to attain your goal as something very important in itself, your progress will be much smoother, and you will get more done.
Setting the foundation
One good way to think about this is in terms of building a house.
If you are only thinking about a completed house, you are missing out on all of the building it takes to build the house. There are many steps necessary to build a house and none can be skipped or done poorly if you want the house to be strong and in excellent condition when it is finished.
The goals you have in your work life are similar. Regardless of what your goal consists of, there are a number of steps which need to be done to achieve it. For the best possible results, each task along the way requires your time, effort, work, and concentration.
If you have a very important goal ahead of you, you may be tempted to short some of the tasks in between.
Devoting Time to Tasks
Some people think they can complete their tasks more quickly if they rush through them. This is typically not a good idea. When you do not give your very best in each and every task, no matter how small, the final results will not be as good.
Giving your best to each task does not mean making something appear more important than it is. That’s just wasting time or forgetting about your ultimate goal. Doing your best means making sure that each task you do receives the time and attention it deserves.
Dedicating enough time and attention to every task you do will not slow you down. In fact, it can help you to be better motivated for every task ahead.
Giving your best to each one will increase your chances of being completely satisfied with the results when you reach your largest goals.
What Is an Example of a Task Goal?
When you think of tasks, you might think of things like writing, creating a presentation, or playing a game. All these are examples of tasks.
When we talk about task goals, we are talking about why we are doing something, whether it’s because we want to do it, or because it is part of our job.
Task goals are simply the reasons why we must perform a task. These can be broad, such as to learn something new, to make money, or to get out of work early.
The Narrower the Goal, the More Likely It Is You’ll Achieve It
The narrower your goal, the more likely it is that you’ll achieve it. You can make this happen by using a goal-setting process that will help you think more clearly about what you want to achieve.
When you set a goal, it helps to narrow it down a bit. It’s very easy to get lost in a sea of goals that seem to be way too broad and overwhelming. But when you break them down into smaller, more manageable goals, you’re more likely to succeed.
If you want to be successful at something, narrow your goal down to the most specific details possible. By doing this, you will be able to better focus your attention on achieving your goal.
If you have a narrow goal in mind, you’ll be more likely to achieve it. If you have a broad goal in mind, you’ll be more likely to fail.
Cathy Gray is a natural adventurer in her personal and professional life. She adapts to overcome while maintaining an infectious laugh that will make you smile.
Professionally, Cathy currently works for an industrial hose and hydraulics company. While she was a green-horn in the hose business, she spearheaded the company’s eCommerce site from the ground up from a blank canvas to live and selling within 6 months. She continues to grow the company’s online and digital presence while increasing sales year over year.
