Disappointments are bound to occur in life. The way we address them will determine whether they lead to success or failure. If discouragement overtakes you, you may give up and quit. You may have been disappointed in the past and someone came along to encourage you, or you may have decided to push through your disappointment and had a breakthrough. When things do not go as planned, before you give up and throw in the towel, try again. It helps to know what recharges your battery and where you can go to be encouraged and strengthened. During difficult times make sure you charge your battery regularly.
Some people wait until their gas tank is almost empty before refilling, and some people fill up at a half tank. When there is the possibility of a snowstorm or inclement weather, it might be a good idea to keep a full tank. What revives you? What restores your energy? What or who makes you feel like you can get up and get back into the ring? Find time to have a cup of tea with a friend, watch a good movie, read or listen to scriptures, sing or listen to a song, read a good book, go to a worship service, run, walk, swim, bike, dance, workout, or do something that recharges you.
Recharged and ready to return to the mission, you now have fresh eyes on the situation. You have had the discipline of rest and recharging. Who knows what creative ideas may come to you now that you are recharged, and disciplined for success?