Making mistakes can sometimes, feel like a 60 foot drop from one of the worlds scariest roller coaster and it can also feel like life itself is about to be over. Before when I made mistakes, I would mope around the house like I've lost a relative or someone just stole my puppy. For some reason, I would relive all of my past mistakes and question if I'm heading in the right direction. An error in judgment or a failed plan can make an individual want to throw in the towel and call it quits. But that's not always the case. Making mistakes can be one of the most fortunate occurrences that you may stumble upon. How many of us have gotten lost only to arrive at a destination faster than the route that was or still is familiar to us? Have you ever done something that you thought was a mistake only to received praise and accolades from you peers? I know we've all heard the cliché trial and error is the best tutor, trust me from my experiences this is the entirely true.
Secondly, before a child could walk, he or she made several attempts to stand, only to fall just to start the process all over again. Only until, he or she was able to walk without falling is when the child can begin in the next stage of their development. So as you see making errors is in our genetics from day one. The question is what you do after you fall, do you crawl under a rock and hide or do you brush yourself off and try again. I know it could be hard to recover from a set back or let down, but through positive thinking and discipline you could learn to live a worry free, prosperous and purpose driven life.
Finally, disciplining yourself can be a start to a more positive outlook on any dilemma. Instead of saying "I can't do", tell yourself I can and I will do! I know it's easier said than done but most people have made it a habit of having a negative outlook. Trust me this is a very bad habit, one that can be harder to break than smoking cigarettes or excessive drinking, but there are a few steps that you can use to get on the right track. Try applying the following steps to your daily routine.
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First Set small attainable goals that ultimately lead to the big picture.
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Set daily Goals, one day at time leads to, one week at a time, then one month at a time and so on.
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Limit negative thoughts, by thinking positive you can overcome any obstacle.
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Build a solid foundation, knowing where you started and seeing how far you have come can be the shot in the arm you need to keep you going.
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Learn Form experiences, as I said before experience is the best tutor. A lesson learned from others or yourself can prevent the big set backs.
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The most important step is to follow your set goals, their's nothing like the feeling of accomplishment.
The most successful people know that sometimes things happen and sometime a plan is just a list of things that doesn't happen. This is when having a "can't quit won't quit" attitude can be your best friend. I have a saying that I always live by when I'm faced with a challenge, if I can't go around it! Go through it! This is what keeps me moving forward. I know I can't control the tides but I can build a raft to navigate them. There's always away to get back in the game. |
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