When nothing seems to be going your way, the last thing on your mind is positivity.

People telling you to cheer up and “it’s a bad day, not a bad life” only makes it worse.

While it may seem like you’ll never be able to get back on your feet after tangoing with failure, it doesn’t need to be that way. It sounds cliché, but when you think positively, you open the door to success.

When you put your heart and soul into something that resulted in failure, you feel like giving up. So, what do you do to recover? Is there a way to get back in the game?

Here’s what you should do:

Stop Complaining

Sounds harsh, but think about it for a second. Does complaining fix a problem? Are you getting anywhere?

Every second you waste complaining about the problem will lead you to despair. Vent; then work on finding a solution.

Take Responsibility

If you’re working on a team, don’t blame others for every little thing. People make mistakes, but unless those mistakes are unfixable, don’t dwell on them. Work on amending them.

If you’re the one at fault, own up to your mistakes. When you take responsibility, you’re simply admitting to being human.

Openly communicate with your team so you’re on the same page. Work together to come up with a solution. Remember, you’re a team and you’re supposed to trust one another, not fight .

Forgive Yourself

If you’re the type of person that constantly dwells on one thing, it’s time to let it go. Yes, you messed up. Yes, it’s a disappointment. However, it’s not the end of the world. The world is still moving; you’re still alive.

We can’t always win the race. Sometimes we lose, and that’s perfectly normal. Learn from your mistakes and forgive yourself for not being able to deliver.

Everything is a learning process. If you don’t fail, you’ll never learn anything new.

Adding meaning to your life is all about achieving your goals without sacrificing your happiness. It’s time to relax and find a way to incorporate happiness and meaning into our lives by balancing stress and the demands of our professional lives.

Learn how with Hall of Fame Speaker Steve Rizzo and use his keynote presentations to find the inspiration and motivation you need!