Here's how you can conquer stress and anxiety when facing professional failure.

A first step that I recommend to clients is to replace the word "failure." In our culture, the word failure is a loaded term. In fact, most people have trouble distinguishing between "failing" at a task and seeing themselves as a "failure." As a result, using that word frequently leads to anxiety. Instead, think of the event as a setback, or an unaccomplished goal. Setbacks are a normal part of achieving any worthy goals. Chances are there will be other opportunities or valuable lessons to be learned stemming from the event. There's no value on being hard on yourself by using words like "failure." Learn from the event, adjust and continue pursuing your goals!

@David Hernandez's advice is probably the most important tip. Most of us will see ourselves as the failure, not the situation. Labelling ourselves as a failure makes it more difficult to address the situation and learn and grow from it.

La connotación de fracaso es muy fuerte. Y sobre todo a nivel profesional. Porque creemos que el ser despedido o no haber logrado estar en una empresa y renunciar es algo negativo. Creo que cada vez más, si nosotros mismos no nos alineamos con una organización naturalmente se da una salida (por despido o renuncia) y esto no tiene nada de malo. Al contrario, estamos más cerca de estar en la empresa que es correcta para nosotros. Hay muchas emociones involucradas que son importantes sentir, procesar y permitirnos gestionarlas porque sino podemos enfermarnos. Hacer el duelo es importante y permitirnos ese espacio también es necesario y después levantarnos y volver a empezar

Getting feedback or rather 'feedforward' is of great importance in this step. What are the learnings you can take forward from this experience?

I often encourage my clients to see their journey as "a story in the making." No interesting road is without curves, sights to see, or obstacles to navigate. Life is full of ups and downs, and embracing failure as part of the story makes the success that follows even more meaningful.

Implant this strong subconscious belief: "No matter the outcome—whether it's success or failure—it contributes to my growth and evolution." Understand that every experience, good or bad, is a stepping stone toward your personal and professional development. Take time to reflect on what happened without getting stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts. Identify what went wrong and what you can learn from it. This way, you're turning failures into valuable lessons.

When professional failure strikes, conquering stress & anxiety starts with reframing your perspective. I remember a moment in my career when I faced a significant setback. Initially, it felt like a personal failure, but then I shifted my mindset. Instead of letting it define my worth, I began to see it as a stepping stone for growth. 📚Embrace the Opportunity: View each failure as a chance to learn. What can this experience teach you about your approach, skills, or strategies? 💡Shift Your Mindset: Instead of dwelling on the negative, focus on improving. 🎉 Celebrate Small Wins: Recognize and celebrate your progress, no matter how small. Fueled by the lessons learned from failure, each step forward brings you closer to your goals.

Failure is difficult. Allow yourself to feel whatever emotions are coming up and allow them to process. Then, reassess. We want to succeed, and yet we have made such an error or misjudgment that we have deemed it a failure. First, whatever error you made, you are not the error; what you did was. Note the difference. Next, realize that a mistake is an opportunity for discovery. What can you learn from this? What possibilities are there for you? Can you open your perspective to see new ways of approaching the problem or situation?

There's no better perspective to goal setting than the lessons learned from failure. These experiences not only teach us resilience and adaptability but also provide crucial insights into what works and what doesn’t. By learning from our setbacks, we can set more realistic and achievable goals, paving the way for future success.

Esta parte es sumamente importante. Debes sentarte y describir/detallar lo más posible cuál es el tipo de trabajo que quieres, cuál es la organización donde te sentirías pleno y qué tipo de jefe quieres tener. Cuando tienes claridad de qué quieres (a veces sólo sabemos qué no queremos, pero debemos buscar los positivos) es más fácil buscar trabajo y encontrar lo que se alinee con lo que buscamos. Además, esto lo realizas desde la paz, seguridad y convicción, mientras si estás tirando CVs por todos lados, buscas trabajo desde la escasez, el miedo y tus carencias. Y lo más probable es que lo que encuentres sea peor que tu experiencia anterior

By seeking support, individuals acquire valuable insights and encouragement and establish a network that can assist them in navigating future challenges with increased resilience. Consider the following as different sources of support: 📌 Reach Out to Mentors: Seek guidance from those who have navigated similar challenges. They can offer valuable insights and advice. 📌 Join a Support Group: Finding a community with shared experiences can provide emotional and practical support. They can offer objective viewpoints and practical strategies for overcoming obstacles. 📌 Lean on Colleagues: It's a source of great comfort to know that there are others with you, sharing the same experience and offering support.

Clave buscar a especialistas que puedan apoyarte en esta época porque es muy fácil que te quedes atorado con algún tema superando el "fracaso" y no vale la pena, esto se puede resolver rápidamente.

Si no te tratas bien a tí mismo, ni te pones como prioridad, no podrás esperar que una organización lo haga. Así que enfócate en tu autocuidado.

The one guaranteed thing on every high-achievers mind is the possibility of success. However, just as we embrace success, we must embrace failure. We have to give ourselves permission to fail. We have to give ourselves permission to feel the negative feelings that come with failure. In this we build resilience and create even greater personal and professional growth within.