You graduated college. Lost your job. Got divorced. If something has ended, it's easy to feel like it's not just the end of a road, but the end of THE

road. After acknowledging your feelings, take a moment to reframe what you've gained from your loss.

Whether it's a setback that feels wrong, or simply "off course," ask yourself how this challenge will help you grow into the person you want to be. Keep your eye

on the prize, and know that it's a journey to the greatness you want and deserve, so focus on honing a growth mindset.

Every step you took toward you goal wasn't wasted if you didn't achieve it. Maybe you learned what you do and don't want in a future spouse, or med program,

or hey, maybe you have built up the mental endurance to win the next race. Look at every setback as just another rep in your set.

If something bad happens, and you're sad, you lose. Make the conscious choice to rise above what didn't go as planned after some reflection, and don't let it keep you

down. You are more than your setback.

Some lessons in life aren't the ones we ever wanted to learn. They shake us to our core, and allow us to see ourselves in another light—sometimes it isn't very flattering

at first. When we experience a setback, it can be a great time to stop, listen and reset, so you can focus on moving in a new direction that may be

more authentically you.

Maybe you experienced a setback and don't know why. Try taking an unbiased, nonjudgemental look at how you contributed to your flub. Without being overly critical, it's healthy to understand

where you could make some changes in your actions or broader mindset to achieve the goals you have for your future. 

The world is a vast place in which to learn the lessons that you need to learn. Are you finding that you're making the same mistakes? Or a wide variety?

Bounce back sooner rather than later by acknowledging what you can learn, and always staying humble.