Every profession has its share of hurdles, and you cannot simply wish them away. When faced with failure or challenges, we often sink into a negative spiral of self-doubt, anxiety, and diffidence, which can get stressful. Overcoming these challenges requires more of a mindset shift than any external agency. Hence, practice these five mindset tips to beat any hurdles you face at work.
Stop Taking Things Personally
You put your blood and sweat into creating something new and magnificent. All this while your client or boss assesses your work, results, and how you build value for the business. They share a critique of your work. If you take things personally, you are inviting a lot of stress and unwanted emotional burden that can hold you back. Instead, take the feedback sportingly, work on areas of improvement and aim to build better.
Stop Self-Limiting
A heart subsumed by fear of not knowing enough or paralyzed by fear of rejection can hardly achieve a breakthrough. When we constantly judge ourselves by our limited past achievements, it clogs clear thinking. Hence, consciously shut off all such voices. Surround yourself with positive talk, and open up to friends and colleagues you trust. Talk about your methods and be open to fresh perspectives. These can restore self-confidence to beat mental hurdles.
Positive Mental Outlook
Many of us get jittery once we meet a setback or challenge. This is precisely what you should avoid if you seriously wish to overcome the hurdle. Maintain a calm outlook and assess the situation with a positive mental outlook. It will help chart a clear action plan and bounce back with impact. Moreover, optimism helps restore self-esteem and promotes dopamine secretion, which triggers the motivation to beat hurdles.
Build Discipline
Sometimes we feel overwhelmed and start procrastinating. Especially when you get to do something that is not in your comfort zone, you look for excuses to dodge and delay. Having a disciplined approach will reduce bumps along the way. You can also have a detailed road map with progress markers and organize workflow at par with your goal.
Encourage Self-Awareness & Persistence
Feeling stuck and thinking that nothing is working the way you want is normal. Being aware of your strengths and weaknesses prepares you for challenges. Remember, your professional life is not a watertight compartment. Engage quality time with family and friends to wane out stress intermittently between works. That can be a fresh breath of energy and creativity that help you persist professionally.