The power of mistakes (IV)

We have been looking at the power of mistakes. Making mistakes is inevitable but the key is never to be grounded by any mistake.

We must discipline ourselves to come out of the negative emotions that come with mistakes – regret, guilt, disappointment, frustration, depression, despair etc.

“I believe the key is not letting emotion get in the way. Problems are often much bigger in our minds than they are in reality. Instead of wallowing on the mistake you’ve made, focus on what you can do to correct the issue. You will begin to feel better when you start doing things to address the issue and feel like you are back in control.” Matthew Paulson

When we make mistakes we must bounce back from the negativity that comes with making mistakes and critically analyze what happened by asking questions.

We must spend time to think it through and learn lessons from our mistakes.

“While you don’t want to dwell on your mistakes, reflecting on them can be productive. Ask yourself a few tough questions: What went wrong? What could I do better next time?  What did I learn from this? Write down your responses and you’ll see the situation a little more clearly. Seeing your answers on paper can help you think more logically about an irrational or emotional experience.” Amy Morin

When we develop the ability to review our lives and discover and learn from our mistakes we will not find it strange or surprising when people point out our mistakes, “we already know before they point it out.

“It is with pleasure I receive reproof, when reproof is due, because no person can be readier to accuse me, than I am to acknowledge an error, when I am guilty of one; nor more desirous of atoning for a crime, when I am sensible of having committed it.’  George Washington.

When we review our mistakes we must not only learn from them but teach others under our influence the lessons we have learnt.

“The times in our lives when we feel we have the least power can actually be the times we have the most–when we can affirm or redefine who we are and what we believe, and make choices that help others benefit from our experiences, good and bad. When you make mistakes, make a point of teaching others what you’ve learned. Doing so builds connection and trust. The best leaders are the great teachers, coaches, and guides who show us the way after they have been down that path.” Lolly Daskal

When we learn from our mistakes we acquire valuable experience which makes us better at what we do.

“Mistakes increase your experience and experiences decrease your mistakes. If you learn from your mistakes than others learn from your success.” Unknown

After learning from our mistakes we must then put measures in place to avoid repeating the mistakes and to make the most of the lessons we have learnt and move on.

People all around us are making mistakes every day. We need to learn from them.

‘Smart people learn from their mistakes. But the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others.’ Brandon Mull

When we make mistakes let us own up and ask God to help us.

Isaiah 41:10,13 Don’t worry, I am with you. Don’t be afraid, I am your God. I will make you strong and help you. I will support you with my right hand that brings victory. I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand. And I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid! I will help you.’

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