STUDY YOUR MISTAKES

In life, making mistakes is inevitable. No matter what you do, there is no way to
completely prevent them. Many mistakes are unintentional. However, how we
respond to those mistakes characterises who we are as a person. Making mistakes
might provide an excellent teaching opportunity. Your blunders can teach you
valuable lessons that will help you become more skilled and knowledgeable.
Learning from mistakes is crucial because it enables you to take responsibility for
your mistakes and helps you overcome your fear of failure.

Like other students, I was concerned about my career options when I finished
school. I sought out many people's perspectives, but I was still unable to make up
my decision. I made a lot of mistakes and I've learned a lot from them. I'll talk about
some factors that allowed me to learn from my blunders.

Recognize your mistakes

 Your first priority should be to admit your error. Don't attempt to hide it, deny it, or
ignore it. This will just make matters worse and put you under more stress. Think
about what led you to make that error. It requires bravery to admit mistakes and
apologize. Otherwise, your guilt would consume you, giving you no peace of
mind. Accept your responsibility for your mistakes. Although it may be difficult, if you
do not admit that you are messed up, you will not be able to change.
Treat yourself with compassion
Don't punish yourself for making a mistake. Instead, have some compassion for
yourself, which will keep you motivated to keep working toward your goal.
Compassion will also help you understand your mistake, which is essential for being
able to learn from it.
Ask yourself the difficult questions
You need to think about your mistakes in order to be effective while also being kind
to yourself. Think about things like what went wrong and what actions you could take
going forward to improve your performance. Consider the specific lessons you are
learning from your mistakes and how you might be able to apply those lessons to
different aspects of your life.
Make a plan
 Make a plan to stop yourself from repeating a mistake as you consider how you can
get better in the future. Although you must remain flexible while putting the plan into
action, be as detailed as you can. Creating a plan for yourself is an effective way to
hold yourself accountable.
Educate others
 Teaching others has proven to be a very effective method of learning. By choosing
to assist others in learning from your mistakes, you will confirm what you already
know. When you make a mistake, make it a point to share what you learned with
others so they can benefit from what you learned.
Final Thoughts on Mistakes and Learning 
Even though you can't change the mistakes you've already made, you can decide
how to handle them. It's crucial to understand that mistakes are unavoidable and that
learning by doing is a necessary aspect of human progress. As soon as you
acknowledge and own your error and take the necessary steps to figure out what
went wrong, growth will begin.