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What to do when you have made a terrible mistake?
Here are a few tips on how to effectively bounce back — and grow stronger — when you make a bad call:
- Own your mistake.
- Fix it if you can, and tell your leader.
- Apologize to anyone affected.
- Reflect on the mistake.
- Address the root cause.
- Share what you learned.
- What’s Your Take?
How do you accept a mistake?
How to Accept Past Mistakes
- Talk it through with someone.
- Own up to your mistakes.
- Empathize with anyone you’ve hurt.
- Make amends with those you’ve wronged.
- Plan what you could do better next time.
- Look for the life lesson.
- Separate yourself from the mistakes.
- Challenge your negative thoughts.
What should you do when you make a mistake?
When you make a mistake, keep in mind that it doesn’t define who you are as a person. Try not to jump to conclusions about your worth or value. No one’s perfect, and that’s okay.
Do you punish yourself for making a big mistake?
If you’re anything like me, your instinct after you make a big mistake will be to punish yourself for it. You’ll think I have to work harder to make up for it. You might tell yourself, “I don’t deserve to take a bath or go for a walk in the woods.” So try your very best to be radically kind to yourself. Take that bath.
Why is it so hard to put a mistake in the past?
If you’re confused about what you did wrong, or where the mistake was made, it can be tricky to put it in the past. Chances are it’ll still bug you big time. Try having a chat to someone else who’s involved so that you’re totally sure of what not to do next time.
How can I forgive myself for making a big mistake?
If you’ve made a big mistake (or even a small mistake!) you can forgive yourself too. 1. Tell someone you trust. The best thing I did after making the mistake with Kate was call my boyfriend.