|
|
Like this article? PLEASE +1 it! |  |
|
Dampening Disappointments
| Guest post by: Enrico Varella |
Article Overview: Bouncing back from non-starters, disappointing results and criticism are part of our maturing process. Sure, these can hurt us emotionally yet they are bound to occur, at the most unexpected moments. These can be prevalent in performance appraisals, sales interviews, and business proposals.
 |
Free Download - Mapping Your Week on Monday By Enrico Varella |
Dampening Disappointments
Bouncing back from non-starters, disappointing results and
criticism are part of our maturing process. Sure, these can hurt us emotionally
yet they are bound to occur, at the most unexpected moments. These can be
prevalent in performance appraisals, sales interviews, and business proposals.
Kids are taught discipline through suspending their
immediate gratification. Delayed gratification is about knowing how to have
your cake and eat it, but not all at once, or at one sitting. You can hold back
your urges, so that we can channel these motivations into other pursuits of
higher relevance and usefulness. It applies, similarly, to business when we
sell progressively and not overwhelm the client into submission or disgust.
Recall how it felt like when we resumed a bad habit, or broke
a vow that we regretted. Regret, left unchecked and unattended, can be
destructive chains in human psychology. It builds stasis and doubt – not at all
useful in building long-lasting and loyal relationships with colleagues and
clients.
We have our bad days – times when things appear to defeat
us. Instead of feeling conquered, choose other behaviors to lead ourselves. Yes,
we need to lead ourselves out of ‘black hole’ and into a ‘bright spot’. Focus
on what has gone well; emphasise our achievements and shared successes. Exercise,
reading an inspirational book, watching competitive sports, or having a
productive conversation with a close friend or confidant can excite our neural
pathways.
Renewed thinking can change the way we feel, almost
immediately! Notice how recognition from friends on Facebook or Twitter can
engage us. Seek psychological group ‘hugs’ or do a group run, and enjoy the
mental, emotional and spiritual energies that come with them. Encouragement is
similar to empowerment, for we ‘give courage to others’ – a very powerful
motivator.
Step on your disappointments, and step up on your
appointments!
Business Leadership
Lessons: Surround yourself with successful businesspeople and corporate
leaders. Learn how they become resilient, bouncing back from disheartening
moments.
Autumn is Approaching - Take Rest!
The Law of Acceleration – Successful program are not built on fads, they are built on trends
How Do You Deal With Disappointment?
What is Failure Anyway?
How to Ace the Interview
Change: Will You Resist With Terror or Embrace With Wonder?
Addition by Subtraction.
Entrepreneurial Determination
Salespeople Should be More Like Children
How To Avoid Discouragement in Sales
When 'Bored' Is the Name of Your Game
Can Your Business Be Attractive to Investors Thoughts From A Business Coach
Give Up the Myth of Perfect Balance
Thoughts to ponder
Don't Let It Get To You
Network Marketing Success - The Reasons Why, Part 2
Using the "F" Word at Work
Success and Failure Are Learning Experiences
What does the revival of the Stamp Duty mean for first time buyers?
Article Tags: bouncing back, disappointments, encouragement, gratification, regret
|
About the Author: Enrico Varella RSS for Enrico's articles - Visit Enrico's website Click here to visit Enrico's website   Leadership Branding Redux Doing Business With Extra Speed Pushing Dailies Extending Your Companys Potential Developing Business Acumen Business Sense Leaders Are Fairly Outnumbered |
Related Forum Posts
Share this article with your friends. Fund someone's dream.
Leave a comment below or share on the left and you'll help support entrepreneurs in Africa through our partnership with Kiva. Over $50,000 raised and counting - Please keep sharing! Learn more.
by: 
Build Your List with Joint Venture Giveaway Events
May 2012 Top 100 Social Media Experts to Follow on Twitter
What to measure to be phenomenally successful in business
10 mistakes of media relations
Making Money Blogging Can Be Tons Of Fun 
Get advice & tips from famous business
owners, new articles by entrepreneur
experts, my latest website updates, &
special sneak peaks at what's to come!
The Future of Online Marketing
Secrets of Successful Business Partnering
Work Place Counselling
Email us your ideas on how to make our
website more valuable! Thank you Sharon
from Toronto Salsa Lessons / Classes for
your suggestions to make the newsletter
look like the website and profile younger
entrepreneurs like Jennifer Lopez.