Dear reader.
I’ve been a little quieter on here than I’d like as life has been very busy at the moment. I managed to get myself onto a new career path after several long years in retail. I’ve taken the first steps in becoming a digital marketer which is super exciting and even means I get to do a little bit of creative writing too! You may be thinking; “It doesn’t sound like you’ve failed.” but I’ve actually tripped over many hurdles to get here, and I know that there will be many hurdles to come. And that’s perfectly okay
Whether it’s failing a level on a video game, flunking an exam or getting the dreaded ‘Unfortunately you were unsuccessful’ email after applying for a job vacancy, in one way or another we’re all bound to fail at something at least once in our lives. Just because we fail and make mistakes does not make us failures and here’s why.
Failing is inevitable:
You WILL fail. We’re humans and therefore we naturally make errors and mistakes. Sometimes you may not possess the right skills, but that doesn’t mean that you never will. By accepting the fact that it is near impossible to succeed on the first time every try, you’ll be less hard on yourself and won’t feel as deterred from giving it another go. Most success stories didn’t get it right the first time. The beloved Walt Disney was told he ‘lacked imagination and had no good ideas’ by the editor of his former newspaper, and we all know how that turned out.
You learn more from failing than from succeeding:
By making mistakes, we are able to learn from them and know what areas we need to improve on. Instead of viewing it as set-back, view it as an opportunity for personal growth. Think of when you’ve ever started a new job. Your mistakes are pointed out but this isn’t to humiliate you or make you feel bad, more so to help you better yourself and improve your skills. If you never accept making a mistake you won’t ever be able to move forwards and learn from it.
By failing your eyes are opened to new paths:
When you fail at something, you may realise that the path you’re currently on isn’t the one for you. Sometimes it may seem like the right one to begin with yet it develops into something that you’re no longer makes you feel content. Failing may make you reconsider pursuing other things or even perhaps changing your views and opinions. If you never fail, you’ll never discover all the other options the world has to offer you.
The past year has been hard for everyone. Covid-19 has seriously affected our daily lives and mental health and probably will for the foreseeable future. A simple mistake could be enough to tip you over the edge if you don’t view it with a positive mindset. Be kind to yourself.
H x
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