Technalink has always recognized that a business’s greatest strength lies within its people. However, it’s important to also be aware that while people are capable of great strength, that doesn’t mean they don’t have flaws, vulnerabilities, or even emotional wounds that need to be worked on. Few people make it through life completely unscathed, especially during the trying times of their lives. But it’s always healthy and worthwhile to try to address those emotional wounds. Here are a few ways to start building that process.
Accept That This Is Not A Zero-Sum Game
Perhaps the most important early step in working on emotional wounds is getting into the right mindset. While it is crucial to want to fix emotional wounds and have a desire for recovery, it is not healthy or productive to view it as an “all or nothing” proposition. Emotional wounds are not a binary proposition of “Totally cured” or “totally wounded.”
This is a progression. Healing emotional wounds is a process where things get a little bit better as time passes and work is put in. It is okay to only be a “little bit” better instead of completely fine. Progress during the journey is the benefit, not just the final destination.
Don’t Be Ambitious
In the same way that people shouldn’t regard emotional wounds as “something cured, or not at all,” it is important not to start the process demanding huge, ambitious results. The best way to make progress is to start small and to start with one thing at a time. Whether you are trying to confront a fear or address a new anxiety that is interfering with your life, your best odds for success are, like building a house, if you start one brick at a time.
So, for example, if anxiety is an issue, the solution is not to force yourself into a high-anxiety situation and hope you simply tough it out. Better results are achieved through slow, small, preparatory steps, such as learning meditation, as a foundational first step. Achieving many small things eventually builds up to larger achievements.
Expect Setbacks
If you’ve ever learned something new, such as a musical instrument, art, cooking, or anything else, then you know part of the process is that there’s no guarantee of smooth, constant progression. Failure can and does happen, with setbacks that may take you a few steps backward. However, this is a natural part of any process, including healing emotional wounds.
Don’t interpret a setback as a confirmation that you’ve failed and should stop doing what you’re doing. It’s merely an interruption in a process that is already showing progress. To have experienced a setback means you’ve already moved forward, and if you moved forward once, you can do so again, and even further than before.
This Isn’t A Solitary Burden
While it is true that the emotional wounds you carry are things that you must fix, that doesn’t mean that this process is a solitary one. It’s not just acceptable, it’s preferable to ask for help, to learn new things, and to trust and rely on the strength and knowledge of others to be passed down to you, making yourself stronger and more knowledgeable.
Help from others can come in many forms, whether that involves interacting with people you know or following their guidance to consult other sources of learning. For example, if your issues lie with work and bringing spirituality to your professional environment, Alka Dhillon can help. Her book The Om Factor: A Woman’s Spiritual Guide To Leadership is available in print, digital, and audiobook formats, bringing her personal insights and experiences to making this approach work in the world of business.
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