How do I stay grounded when my work has consequences I can't reverse?

You've made peace with something hard. You work where the stakes don't reverse, and you meet that with disciplined humility instead of dread. That's exactly the posture the work deserves. Humility here isn't weakness; it's clear sight. You know your power is real and your foresight is limited, so you move carefully and you stay answerable for what you do. That combination, real care plus honesty about your limits, is what keeps a person steady under weight that would crush a prouder one. Keep the humility sharp by staying close to the consequences. Now and then, go look at what your work actually touches, the people and the ground. Let that keep you honest and grounded, the way it has been.