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We all make mistakes. If you\u2019re going to follow your passion, try something new, or to make new friends, you\u2019re going to find yourself doing something you wish you hadn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Everyone knows that if you\u2019re going to learn how to skateboard, you\u2019ll fall off more than a few times before becoming a pro.<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t avoid making mistakes, but we can<\/em> learn from them. While painful at the time, understanding how they occurred and what you will do next turns an uncomfortable truth into a positive life lesson.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together a seven-step plan to help you pick yourself up and become the best version of yourself, not in spite of your mistakes but because<\/em> of them\u2026<\/p>\n

Why Should You Learn From Your Mistakes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re like me, when you think about success, you envision reaching your final goal \u2013 crossing the finish line, getting the promotion, signing the closing papers for your new house\u2026 However, the process leading up to these moments is easily overlooked.<\/p>\n

Change usually occurs after a mistake. A transformative process takes place as you move toward your goal, and it has to involve at least some <\/em>errors.<\/p>\n

The hardest part is learning to take responsibility<\/a> and embrace chaos, which is an important part of progress. If you can accept this, you will be better equipped to learn from your mistakes and move towards success.<\/p>\n

Life experience is the best teacher for making decisions. Experience can come from<\/strong> mistakes, miscommunication, confusion, oversight, and anything else that leads you to adjust to your life.<\/p>\n

Mistakes often serve as motivation to learn, too. After making a mistake, you are more likely to be open to feedback. This can serve as a rude awakening that your method is not the only <\/em>way of doing things. Despite the pain, you will (hopefully!) become more receptive to new ideas out of necessity.<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that we have an \u201c<\/strong>error memory<\/strong><\/a>\u201d, which reminds us to perform motor tasks differently in the future after making a mistake.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your mind develops its memories through trial and error and positive reinforcement. The Herzfeld et al.<\/em> study demonstrates that learning from your mistakes is an automatic process when we practice a movement. They found that making mistakes allows us to learn faster than before in similar environments.<\/p>\n

This may be why teachers now encourage students to make mistakes and experience rejection, even from an early age. This builds resilience and gives the children a stronger motivation to succeed. They experiment more and can make discoveries in the face of their failure.<\/p>\n

As adults, we also need to be able to take risks and be willing to make mistakes as we work towards success. Taking responsibility for your mistakes is an imperative part of learning from them. The learning process begins as soon as you can accept them and hold yourself accountable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, you may need to go through a problematic situation several times before recognizing the problem and understanding how to deal with it. And that\u2019s ok. Even if you make the same mistake more than once, in the end, you will have improved your ability to deal with similar situations in the future.<\/p>\n

So, now the question is:<\/p>\n

How do you learn from mistakes?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Acknowledge Your Mistakes<\/h2>\n

This is probably the hardest step.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to remember that just because you made a mistake doesn\u2019t mean that your whole life is a mistake. It doesn\u2019t mean that there\u2019s no hope for you.<\/p>\n

If you avoid acknowledging something you regret, it\u2019s because you think it defines you right now\u2014it doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

No one is perfect and if you\u2019re making mistakes, it also means that you\u2019re learning and growing, which is really brave, and in the end puts you ahead of the game.<\/p>\n

Action Item:<\/strong> List all of the things you feel you\u2019ve messed up in the past (or recently) on a sheet of paper. Next, add an affirmative phrase such as \u201cand that\u2019s ok\u201d. (E.g. I forgot to attend that critical meeting\u2026 because I\u2019m human.)<\/p>\n

Allowing yourself to acknowledge and reframe your life’s imperfections with the second phrase can be cathartic and interrupt old thinking patterns that no longer serve you.<\/p>\n

2. Have Compassion for Yourself<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t beat yourself up over making a mistake. Instead, show yourself some compassion.<\/p>\n

Indeed, lying on the couch watching television all day<\/a> won\u2019t help you finish that big project. But ruminating over it doesn\u2019t help, either. Take the chance to let go of your poor choices, offer yourself compassion, and consider what made you waste your day in the first place:<\/p>\n

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Studies have found<\/strong><\/a> that compassionate acceptance of your mistakes can boost your determination to reach your goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n