Here's how you can develop self-awareness when reflecting on career failures.

Early in my career, I landed what I thought at the time was a "dream job"...but not long into it I started to feel like I was failing. The product/service did not line up with my beliefs and I couldn't get behind it, no matter how hard I tried. Through mindfulness, I realized the role wasn't the right fit for me. I had to push through my ego - the one telling me that I would look bad for leaving and that I'd be considered a failure to those around me. But I did it. It was tough! However, it opened the door to a more fulfilling path. Pushing through that egotistical wall and embracing that "failure" as a learning experience was key. It taught me to trust my intuition and prioritize my well-being, no matter what.

Confrontarse al fracaso y sobre todo aceptar que tu desempeño no ha sido del satisfactorio para la empresa es un mecanismo perjudicial en la autoestima que inhibe el desempeño para emprender nuevos retos. El primer paso es considerar que no siempre las circunstancias son las óptimas y por supuesto que te encuentres preparado par detectar estas inconsistencias. Una práctica habitual es que después de cada conclusión de acciones, realices una revisión de las mismas y establezcas que decisiones pudieron tomarse para mejorara el proceso.

Developing self-awareness around career failures is a really important step in personal growth and resilience. First, give yourself permission to feel any emotions that come up—Acknowledging your feelings is the first step towards understanding their roots. Next, reflect on the experience without self-judgment. Consider what you learned from the situation, both about yourself and your career path. Were there signs you ignored or skills you need to develop further? This introspection isn't about blame but about gaining insight for future decisions so that you can redefine your goals and strategies moving forward. Every setback is really just a chance to realign with your passions and strengths.

Learn from setbacks with mindful reflection: Acknowledge Emotions: Notice disappointment or frustration without judgment. Analyze the Situation: Mindfully examine what went wrong. What were your decisions? Identify Areas for Growth: Use reflection to pinpoint weaknesses you can improve. Reframe as Learning: View failure as a chance to grow, not define you. Move forward with a stronger skillset. Mindfulness empowers you to learn from missteps and propel your career forward.

Reconocer las emociones en nosotros es un trabajo maravillo que permite conocernos mejor; en mi caso ha sido a través de la práctica del yoga. Hace más de 10 años que practico esta disciplina donde es posible profundizar en la conexión entre cuerpo y mente, usando asanas, técnicas de respiración y meditación. Cuando sintonizamos las sensaciones corporales desarrollamos una mejor autoconciencia. Al observar las emociones que surgen durante el yoga, aprendemos a reconocerlas sin juicio. Esto nos ayuda a regular nuestras respuestas emocionales en situaciones cotidianas. La practica de yoga nos permite enfocarnos en el momento presente y podemos cultivar la atención plena. Esto nos permite reconocer y aceptar nuestras emociones sin reaccionar.

It is fruitful to seek feedback from individuals who embody the values and qualities you are in pursuit of as well. This can be your junior at work who you can rely on for honesty, or a mentor in the field who has built a work ethic you aspire to have. This way you can be sure that the feedback will be useful for not just reflecting on why your choices did not work, but to give you a direction for future steps as well. Feedback can be enriching for your learning, however it is equally crucial to consider the source of feedback.

La consistencia en la práctica, independiente de cual sea la metodología elegida para trabajar la atención plena, es fundamental. Solo a través de la constancia y la disciplina podemos ir logrando cambios en nuestra mente, disminuir el cortisol nos permite ver las cosas de un modo más claro y calmo y desde ahí, podemos tomar mejores decisiones.

one thing I have found useful after embracing the change, accepting emotions, and everything else mentioned above is to look at such instances(I don't see these as failures but as feedback /a message to look deeper) as opportunities for * growth and reinventing oneself * Reflecting deeply along with the support of a coach to know who one is at Core - Values, purpose, and gifts/talents and their alignment with work, career choice * make conscious choices in alignment with who one is at the core many times just to fit in or security, we continue with a job or career despite knowing we have outgrown it.

Developing self-awareness when reflecting on career failures involves embracing a mindset of growth and learning. Start by objectively analyzing the situation, identifying what went wrong and why. Acknowledge your emotions without judgment, understanding their impact on your actions and decisions. Seek feedback from trusted colleagues to gain different perspectives. Recognize patterns in your behavior and thinking that contributed to the failure. Reflect on what you've learned and how you can apply these insights to future challenges. This process fosters resilience and a deeper understanding of your strengths and areas for improvement.