Feeling invalidated again? This moment may be the springboard to propel you forward.
Passed over for a promotion yet again? You put in the time and effort to grow your self-awareness after the last couple of performance cycles. You worked on sharpening your communication skills, stepped outside your comfort zone, and showed up every day with an attitude of service, and yet, here you are being tested again. This time around, the invalidation hurts. First, take the time to grieve. Acknowledge that you are feeling lost and unsure of the path ahead. If your frustration leads to crying into your pillow at night or in the shower in the morning, let the emotions flow. Remember, “What doesn't kill us makes us stronger”- Friedrich Nietzsche. When you are feeling centered again, reflect on the situation and take the time to recall a time when you navigated a storm well. That experience made you stronger and built up your resourcefulness. We all have valor within us, and this reflection on a prior trial will give you the confidence that you will find a way forward. It&