When your hardwork isn't paying off?

 How many times have we felt like we’ve been beating our head against a wall?  When your hard work isn't paying off, it can be helpful to step back and reassess your approach. Here are a few things you can try:

Set specific, measurable goals: Make sure you know what you're working towards and how you'll know when you've achieved it.

Get feedback: Ask for feedback from others and use it to improve.  However, it is important to make sure you get feedback from ‘right’ person. I mean, you know what they say about opinions. But, if you have the right team around you, it might be useful to gain feedback. 

Learn from failure: Failure can be a valuable learning opportunity. Don't be afraid to take risks and experiment.  Some might say ‘fail fast.’ I recommend to at least execute on something. 

Stay positive and focus on progress: Remember that progress, not perfection, is the goal.  If you refer back to the ‘set specific, measurable goals.’ I think too many people fail in life because they don’t plan. 

Re-evaluate your strategy: Sometimes the problem is not with the work but with the approach you have taken. Try to look at it from another perspective and see if there are any areas for improvement.

Take a break: Sometimes, burnout can be the cause of a lack of progress. Give yourself some time to relax and come back fresh.  This thought is something that is very underestimated. We all have moments in life where we just need a break. But, that’s just it; a break. I think some people confuse a break with giving up; notice the difference. 

Seek help: If you are facing challenges that are too big for you to handle alone, seek help from professionals or a mentor.

*Always consult a lawyer for more information.

~ Attorney Ronnie O’Brien Rice, Ph.D.

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