Mistakes Happen, Just Be Better

A couple of weeks ago we covered everything you needed to know about setting your intentions for 2024. But I wasn’t quite done getting my point across.

When it comes to motivational business accounts, there’s just so much content out there that encourages you to push onwards and upwards, be perfect in your approach every time, and never miss a beat. Let be honest, perfect is not possible, it’s rarely achieved the first time round. So let’s not go in making business owners or new freelancers in the game feel incompetant - because that’s just wrong.

I’ve always been slow on the uptake, it’s taken me twice as long to learn a skill compared to most people in the field - but do I judge myself based off that? Absolutely not. I’ve worked harder than most to get where I am in life, whilst I might not be the quickest on the uptake or the best educated, you know damn well I’ve worked hard for every ounce of skill, and I’ve made an effort to learn from each mistake.

Mistakes happen, it’s part of the learning curve, and anyone who tells you otherwise or tries to push you along simply is not invested in your growth.

The most important thing in life is to accept it. You may make mistakes, in fact you’re definitely going to, the most important thing is making sure you make the most of them

Shift Your Mindset

Instead of seeing mistakes as failures, reframe them as learning experiences. Understand that making mistakes is an essential part of progress and growth. Failure isn't the opposite of success; it's a part of the journey toward it.

Acceptance and Ownership

Acknowledge your mistakes without self-judgment or blame. Take responsibility for your actions, as this empowers you to learn from them. Embracing your mistakes means being honest with yourself and others about what went wrong.

Extract the Lesson

Every mistake holds a lesson. Take the time to reflect on what happened, why it happened, and what you can learn from it. Whether it's a small oversight or a significant setback, there's always something to gain.

Adapt and Improve

Use the lessons from your mistakes to make changes in your approach. Whether it's refining a skill, adjusting your mindset, or altering your behavior, the key is to evolve and grow stronger from the experience.

Resilience Building

Embracing mistakes also builds resilience. It toughens you mentally and emotionally, teaching you how to bounce back from setbacks. Remember, it's not about avoiding future mistakes but handling them better.

Share and Connect

Don't be afraid to share your mistakes with others. Talking about your experiences not only normalizes the idea of making mistakes but also provides an opportunity for others to learn from your journey.

Celebrate Progress, Not Perfection

Aim for progress, not perfection. No one is flawless, and expecting perfection from yourself is setting an unrealistic standard. Celebrate the steps you take toward improvement.

Keep Moving Forward

After learning from your mistakes, don't dwell on them excessively. Accept the lesson, make necessary adjustments, and move forward. Dwelling on the past may hinder your progress.

Repeat the Process

Making mistakes is a continuous cycle, inherent to the learning process. The more you embrace them, learn from them, and adapt, the more you grow.

There’s no point getting down and feeling doubtful when you make a mistake. Turn them into a positive learning experience.