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Why Can Small Setbacks Feel Larger Than They Are?
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Shree
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Because they stack up. One flat tire by itself is annoying. But add it to a bad day at work, no sleep, and a forgotten deadline? Suddenly that tire feels personal. It's not the size of the setback, it's the weight of everything else you're already carrying. Small things just tip the scale.
Ravenfreak
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Small setbacks tend to stack up quickly and if you're already struggling with every day life the small setbacks tend to feel worse than they really are. It's even worse when it's work related in my opinion, because you feel like you do everything right and then you messed up once. People also handle setbacks differently than others, what may feel small to one person could feel large to another.
Shortie
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I am the worst when it comes to setbacks. I tend to have a setback and feel like I can't keep going, and I have to give up.
I have found that taking a day or two for myself, re-focusing and then coming back to what I was doing before the setback happened helps a great deal. It is easy to give up, but if you can find a way to deal with it without giving up, that is always the best way.
I have found that taking a day or two for myself, re-focusing and then coming back to what I was doing before the setback happened helps a great deal. It is easy to give up, but if you can find a way to deal with it without giving up, that is always the best way.
