When things go wrong and you mess up, you shouldn't feel ashamed or let it ruin your day. Instead, learn from the experience and focus on how you can do better next time.
We all make mistakes. If we lived in a perfect world, we would never make any. We're going to mess up - it's inevitable. It's okay. Don't be afraid to make mistakes - mistakes are just learning opportunities. Mistakes don't define you. You are defined by your actions and results.
It doesn't matter what kind of mistakes you make - whether it's failing to send a thank-you email, accidentally ordering a wrong color of shoe or forgetting to add that important detail to an article.
Learn from the mistakes you make and apply them to better yourself. Don't make the mistake twice.
Make Mistakes But Don't Let Them Define You
Let me explain. I made a couple of errors at one point in my life, but it wasn't until I did some deep self-reflection that I learned to use those experiences to create a better version of myself.
Mistakes aren't always bad - they can be used to improve us. For example, I failed to write down what I needed to know for my first big presentation, so I made a quick note on a piece of paper and held onto it for 3 years. I used that piece of paper to help me practice speaking.
I failed to give a compliment to my brother once, but I was able to work on that flaw later. That same lesson applies to any relationship where you don't express your appreciation. If you're having trouble doing this, take a moment to stop yourself before making that hurtful comment.
You Can Do Better
What kind of mistakes can you do better?
Are you a procrastinator? Stop trying to hide from your mistakes by putting them off. Instead, put a schedule in place for yourself and be determined to follow it.
Do you try to impress people with your knowledge? Start sharing what you learn from others and teaching it to others. Be generous with your knowledge and expertise.
Do you have trouble getting started on something? Just start. This will force you to get into action instead of allowing your indecisiveness to paralyze you.
You will make mistakes - this is the nature of things. We'll all make the same mistakes at some point or another.
That's okay - you're not alone.
There are three main types of mistakes. There's the mistake you make unintentionally, then there's the mistake you intentionally make and lastly, there are the mistakes you make without even realizing it.
The first category includes those times where you've done something without thinking about it. For example, I had a bad habit of texting while driving, which led to a couple of minor accidents.
The second type of mistake are those that you purposely make, often because of peer pressure or lack of willpower. This usually includes small habits like skipping the gym
Very true