Last week, I made a huge mistake on my website that messed up a lot of things in the background that I need to manually fix it! I spent the entire day fixing it! A moment that initially felt like a setback but eventually unfolded into a valuable lesson and a reservoir of insights.
I am absolutely sure that you can totally relate to me as a fellow business owner. It's not uncommon to find ourselves on the brink of exhaustion, pushing through the limits of our energy to meet deadlines and accomplish tasks. But if we just hear carefully our body we will not have to deal with errors that our exhaust leads to, believe me!
This is exactly what happened, I was tired and pushed myself to finish a task! I overshadowed the signals my body was sending, I clicked the wrong button which led me to hours of additional work!
Panic set in for a few seconds honestly, and frustration threatened to take over. It was a moment when negative emotions were at their peak, and the tiredness amplified the impact of the situation.
Instead of letting the stress surrender me, I made a conscious decision to step back. Taking a deep breath, I acknowledged there was nothing to undo this so let's deal with it, I said, and made everything to prepare my body and self for the long extra work!
We can not change the event but we can change our reaction!
This experience reminds me of a valuable lesson—sometimes, when faced with setbacks, the most powerful action is not to push harder but to step back and reflect. The act of reflection is not a sign of weakness but a strategic move to gather strength and insight.
Actually, most of the time reflections save us time!
As a coach, I advocate for resilience and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities. Life's setbacks, errors, or mistakes can be stepping stones to greater understanding and success if approached with a mindful perspective.
So, the next time negativity knocks on your door, take a step back, breathe, and delve into the lessons it carries. Embrace the setbacks, for they may just be the open door for your next breakthrough.
Design your wins
ACC, ICF Certified Life & Business Coach | Christina Michaelidou
