Everyone falls down once in a while. We shouldn’t let defeat, failure
or making mistakes overcome us because some things are just meant to
be. Accepting moments as they happen and as they are will lead to your
own self-liberation and a path towards something better.
By chasing my dreams I will incur defeat and loss along the way but
that should not stop me in continuing to strive for my passion in life.
This continuous belief will help you overcome defeat. Maybe you have
been built to encounter such test and defeats to know what you can
overcome.
Here are five ways to rise from defeat:
1. Remember why you started
Every time you encounter defeat you
are forced to dig deep and look for energy reserves, passion, and
belief in chasing your dreams. Constantly asking myself what’s my why?
My why is refusing to be average; to inspire and motivate others,
through my work and character. There are much bigger causes in the world
that require our attention as opposed to focusing on just you.
There is a reason behind everything and you will discover it at the
right time. We are not aware of the clockworks of the universe. It
slowly ticks away and we face new obstacles in our path requiring
constant affirmation, belief and hope that anything is possible. Every
obstacle is a reminder to go back and reignite that spark when you first
began your journey.
2. Get up and try again
The more time spent on focussing on the past the less time you have
for improvement and becoming successful. There is no need to be
melodramatic when things don’t go as planned. Use the time ahead to your
advantage and try as many times as you can to make your breakthrough. Ask yourself if what you’re doing is getting you closer to your goal.
Success is the by-product of small efforts coming together as one.
Nature’s law shows us that good things come in time and if you wish to
see change then put effort in harvesting the seeds that you have
planted. The advice is simple; get up, show up, and be ready for your
next bout.
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is to try just one more time.” – Thomas Edison
3. Silence the voices
Voices reside in our minds as doubts, which build up as fear and
worry us about what is next. Added pressure also comes from what others
will say about you. The only person you should aspire to be is a better
version of yourself. You won’t do yourself any good if you’re constantly
gaining other people’s appreciation to make yourself feel better
because if you incur failure it leads to a cycle of destruction.
Part of success is learning how to control pain and using it to build
strength. That control is won by counteracting negative thoughts on a
daily basis with positive energy. Gain positive energy right away with
“I can do it”, “I will do it” spirit. Just a little positivity goes a
long way and makes your goal more clear.
4. Find support
Your confidence is shaken so
you avoid talking to people because it hurts to elaborate on the way
things unfolded. Creating a framework of support from extrinsic
motivators like family, friends, and mentors will provide fuel for your
motivation. Admitting defeat and talking about it is self-liberating and
a source of building courage.
Ask your peers how they overcome obstacles and I’m sure their stories
will be a source of inspiration and motivation. Therefore you must
engage in important conversations; work together and ask as many
questions as possible to get that spark to reinvigorate your confidence
again. It is tough trying to make it on your own and that’s why success
sometimes isn’t an all alone thing it is an altogether thing.
5. Learn patience the right way
In order to adapt to sudden defeat, treat it as a temporary process
because it becomes easier to handle. There is no finish line to failure
and see it as a continuing process where you can grow. You may think
that continuing on is hopeless but patience teaches one to act
differently and by not being bitter.
All you have to do is work hard on planning. You will rise again
because the fruits of your labour don’t always become evident but more
that your patience is required. Nurture your dreams with patience and
get ready to shine.
“Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting” – Joyce Meyer
We all carry a massive weight on our shoulders and it feels as if the
world has come to an end. Defeat it is just a small thing, so let go.
The world goes on regardless and you still exist. Failure offers you a
new perspective and a new breath in life to say to yourself: it’s ok.
Think of a spectrum; somebody out there on one end doesn’t have the
same opportunities as you so in that regard feel blessed and humbled
that you have something.
