How to deal with the setbacks We’ve all hit that bump in the road, the setback, the What sets people apart is how they react to that Are you one to spin out of control, in despair? Or do you grab a hold of that wheel and steer yourself straight? Whether it’s a school assignment, a work project, or a volunteer mission, we all encounter things that slow us You just have to keep in mind that a setback is only temporary and greater things lay It is easy just to quit, give up and ignore the hard work you have put into But at SparkPeople, we believe in the "two steps forward, one step back" So what if something bad happens? Keep moving forward, developing what you You’ve already built a solid foundation on which you can Hard work can’t be So how can you react when something doesn’t turn out as you’ve expected? First, be Step back and look at the Take responsibility where it is due, but don’t place blame on Is your setback really that significant, or will it just require a little extra exertion on your part? Come to terms with it and then start planning your next Ask for Don’t be afraid or ashamed to do Oftentimes, people are more than willing to give you support and advice, maybe even after being in a similar You don’t have to be perfect; after all, nobody else Bounce Reevaluate the goals you should have set for yourself at the beginning and retool them as Goals should be realistic and specific, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be flexible and are allowed for minor Instead of looking at your project as a disaster or failure, view it with Concentrate on how great it will feel after it is finally done, after you have put your all into Instead of focusing on a possible unsatisfactory performance one single time, take a moment to sit back and reward yourself for all that you have Above all, don’t live with Approach life with perseverance and dedication to the things that matter most to Success is never It remains up to you whether you will give up, or fight through the tough battles to earn whatever it is you A fragment of a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson is telling:"Finish each day And be done with You have done what you Some blunders and absurdities have crept Forget them as soon as you " Move on with your Keep reaching for your goals and you will achieve One minor setback is nothing if you really want something and are willing to work for ---江西省上饶县中学2011届(23)班芮明希 QQ:897299140