{"id":7035,"date":"2015-02-03T20:52:33","date_gmt":"2015-02-03T17:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=7035"},"modified":"2020-08-25T06:19:29","modified_gmt":"2020-08-25T06:19:29","slug":"6-ways-to-combat-the-failure-to-launch-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/6-ways-to-combat-the-failure-to-launch-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Combat the Failure to Launch in Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"
The sky was the limit, they said, and you believed them. Being cut from the soccer team, setting fire to your chemistry set, getting turned down by your kindergarten crush \u2014 no setback was damning enough to shake your confidence or destroy your faith in the future.<\/p>\n
But a funny thing happens as you get older. When faced with a big challenge, you can become paralyzed by self-doubt because you\u2019re afraid of failing.<\/strong> And when you do<\/em> try and things don\u2019t work out, bouncing back from failure is harder than it used to be.<\/p>\n Asking out the cute girl (or guy<\/em>) at the coffee shop feels more daunting after a few heartbreaks, and going after a big promotion seems like an embarrassment waiting to happen after being passed over once.<\/p>\n Our setbacks make us fearful. Some people plow through those fears, driving through doubt like a runaway train. Others become prisoners of their own anxieties<\/a> and stop living their lives because of it.<\/p>\n This failure-to-launch cycle comes in varying degrees. Some have a hard time getting through simple tasks like calling someone on the phone; others are fully functioning in society, just not at the level they want to be.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re caught in the failure-to-launch loop of self-doubt, fear, and low self-esteem, there\u2019s a way out. You\u2019ll have to put in some emotional work and be willing to step outside your comfort zone, but you can do it if you\u2019re willing to try.<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t matter if it\u2019s a friend, your mentor, or a romantic partner <\/a>\u2014 choose someone who will push you to follow through on your goals and call you out when you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n A healthy, active body is directly linked to a healthy, happy mind<\/a>. Start by taking the stairs instead of the elevator or biking to work. When you\u2019re active, you\u2019ll feel sexier, more alive, and more willing to challenge yourself.<\/p>\n Own your strengths and your weaknesses, and don\u2019t be afraid to set personal boundaries. The more straightforward you are with yourself, the more likely you are to cultivate honest, healthy relationships that enhance your life.<\/p>\n We\u2019re social creatures, and being around other people makes us feel needed, appreciated, and loved. If you decide to sit at home and watch TV on a Friday night, you know how that\u2019s going to end. …Wi<\/span>th you crying over \u201cDownton Abbey\u201d<\/span> all by yourself.<\/p>\n If your roommates or friends invite you to a party this weekend, go!<\/strong> If you prefer a less intense get-together, book clubs or lunch with a friend are also great, low-key ways to connect with people.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t let regrets about the past or worries about the future cast a shadow on the here and now. Being present helps you get more out of life and feel more positive in general.<\/p>\n Developing a skill boosts your confidence and makes you happier in the long run. Take advantage of online resources to study an interest you\u2019ve been toying with. You\u2019ll boost your self-esteem and gain respect from others.<\/p>\nPrepare for Takeoff.\u00a0Here are the steps for overcoming the failure in your life to launch once and for all:<\/h3>\n
1. Create Accountability<\/h4>\n
2. Exercise<\/h4>\n
3.\u00a0Be Honest<\/h4>\n
4. Socialize<\/h4>\n
5. Practice Mindfulness<\/h4>\n
6. Educate Yourself<\/h4>\n