Dodging Bullets Whilst Enjoying The Journey.

Dodging Bullets Whilst Enjoying The Journey.

This year you may have set goals such as getting a promotion, a new job, starting a new side hustle. However, success isn’t a linear path, we have to consider things might not go our way. We need to persevere and dig deep in moments of setbacks.​

​Dodging a bullet​

We need to realise sometimes you’re good enough, but the job isn’t the right opportunity or fit for you. Take a step back and realise people are doing you a favour by not throwing you into a team that doesn’t match your goals, your aims, your personality or skill set. They’ve just saved you so much misery and pain, we already have to deal with so much of this as an adult. Take a step back and think, what can I learn from this opportunity, with a growth mindset?

Downward spirals
Life is already difficult. Imagine being thrown into a team that isn’t the right fit for you, you’re completely out of your depth, the work you’re doing doesn’t align to what you believe in as a person or match your aims or goals of what you want from your job. You’re getting 0 fulfilment from your job. This only results in a negative downward spiral that doesn’t end well for not only yourself, but the people around you. Whether that is your family, friends or teammates, it doesn’t help anyone if you're in a depressive negative state.

Finding the right fit​

It’s so important to find the right fit when it comes to a job, you spend the majority of your day and week working, so it’s super important to make sure you have a great match. You're happy, your employer is happy, and the role matches your expectations and the team’s.

Appreciate what you’ve got
Lastly, remember to appreciate and focus on what you have got right now. It’s so easy to get caught up and focus on things that we don’t have, spending so much of our time and energy thinking about things that we could potentially have, yet we turn blind to being grateful for all the cool and amazing things we’ve got already! Step back, and take a moment to reflect on 3 things that you’re truly grateful for right now.