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Four R's to Manage Setbacks
Stuck in a spiral after a setback? Need help to manage setbacks?
Whether it’s a missed deadline, tough feedback, or something not going to plan—how you manage setbacks matters more than what went wrong.
Here’s a simple way to reset when pressure hits:
🌀 The 4 Rs for Managing Setbacks
1️⃣ Relax – Start with deep breaths to calm your mind
2️⃣ Revisit – Identify what’s really stressing you
3️⃣ Reframe – Shift to a more compassionate perspective
4️⃣ Respond – Take small, constructive action (SIT-UPP™ style)
You don’t have to power through.
You can reset, refocus, and rise.
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Nicola McCrabbe is a PCC-certified leadership coach, former professor, and author of Burnout Be Gone: Healthy Habits for the Overwhelmed. Drawing from her corporate background, Nicola provides firsthand insight into the pressures of achieving results in high-performing, competitive workplaces.
Her agile-inspired journaling practices and proprietary SIT-UPP™ method offer practical tools to maintain performance while safeguarding mental health. Nicola’s work helps individuals and organizations thrive under pressure, prevent burnout, and build lasting resilience in demanding careers.
