How to Stop Feeling Bad About the Mistakes You Make

Have you shown yourself kindness lately? While it's easy to start out being kind to ourselves, we often slip back into self-criticism when we make a mistake.

Making errors in judgment is part of being human. We can say the wrong thing, lose focus and do something silly. However, as a therapist, I have noticed that some people believe that criticizing themselves will motivate them to try harder and be a better person. Unfortunately, this approach has the opposite effect.

Self-criticism affects your mood, self-esteem, and relationships. It's crucial for human beings to feel good enough, and berating yourself for mistakes sends your subconscious the message that you're not good enough. This makes it challenging to have the confidence to succeed in your endeavors.

Fortunately, there's a better way to view the mistakes we make in life.

Think of Life as One Big School of wisdom

Life is like a school of wisdom that we're all enrolled in. Our universe is constantly evolving, and as part of it, we naturally strive to evolve too. Happiness often comes when we experience personal growth or when our lives move forward in inspiring ways.

Challenges and mistakes are opportunities for you to learn important life lessons. So instead of beating yourself up over your mistakes, ask yourself, 'What can I learn from this?'

By approaching life with a learning mindset instead of judging mindset, you'll become wiser and more self-loving with each new experience.

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