Moonshot Mentor with Laverne McKinnon How Do You Move On from a Career Setback? đź’”
Mar 17, 2025
Facing a career setback can be incredibly painful, yet society often pressures us to ignore our feelings. Instead of just sucking it up, embracing the emotional impact of failure is crucial. Exploring the concept of 'renewal rituals' offers practical ways to heal and move forward. Personal stories underline the commonality of disappointment, especially in creative fields. Strategies like writing farewell letters and journaling can aid in processing grief and preparing for new opportunities.
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Acknowledge the Hurt
- Ignoring emotional setbacks doesn't resolve them; it hinders future engagement.
- Acknowledge the "ouch" and process the emotional impact to move forward effectively.
Renewal Rituals
- Use renewal rituals to mark endings and heal from career setbacks.
- These intentional acts facilitate emotional processing and prepare you for new opportunities.
The Bury/Burn Ritual
- Ritualize goodbyes to stalled projects by burying or burning a symbolic representation.
- Write a eulogy to vocalize your release of negative emotions and what you retain.