Self-observations when exposed to failure

what class participants self-report on their experiences with failure

how it makes me feel
Mindset:
why I avoid / embrace
why failing is
important to me
sorry for myself
angry & sad
vulnerable
angst, anxious
misunderstood
depressed
scared
nervous
shameful, ashamed, remorseful
paralyzed from fear & worry
more human & personable
proud of myself
couragous
happy
Its liberating



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I have a newfound
perspective
It challenges my
perfectionistic
tendencies
I have a
newfound
confidence
Its a learning
opportunity
Failing is
necessary for
change
Makes me a stronger
person, to grow
Creativity is an
iterative process of
false starts and
redos
Failing requires
self-awareness that
becomes key to
happiness
Failing is critical to
knowledge and
creating
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M
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5 Habits of Highly Creative Teachers | Cathleen Nardi, Melissa Goodwin, Maureen Maher, Strawberry Olive, Tracee Vetting Wolf
Graphic compiled and created by Tracee Vetting Wolf