I didn’t watch the American Music Awards, but I saw the clip this morning. In the midst of a rousing dance in which Jennifer Lopez was to jump from the back of a stooped fellow dancer. When she hit the floor, she went down splat. But in an unbelievable split second, she got back up and was dancing like crazy. In fact, it all happened so fast, it made you wonder if the fall really happened or if it was just a part of the show.
No, it was not intended; it really happened. But so did that true professional rebound! She didn’t stay down, wallow in the embarrassment of her problem, or feel sorry for herself. She got up and danced.
That’s what we have to do, too. I’ve heard it said that it’s not how many times you fall down, it’s how many times you get back up. (It needs to be at least one more time than you fell down.)
Next time you fall or get knocked down, take a lesson from Jennifer.
Remember, J. Lo didn’t stay low!!!
Dr. Bev Smallwood, Psychologist, Author of “This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen to Me,” Host of The Magnetic Workplaces Show on The Women’s Information Network (thewinonline.com).
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