Learn From Your Mistakes

The proverbial phrase “To err is human…” is often heard in its fuller form: “To err is human; to forgive divine”. Being fallible and making mistakes is inherent to being a human, and forgiving such mistakes is a transcendent act. It is natural to make mistakes, but when we don’t learn from our mistakes, we inflict stress on ourselves and on others. People lose confidence and trust in us.

Let us discuss how we can learn from our mistakes and put those lessons into practice

5 TIPS TO LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES

• Own Your Mistake

The first step in learning from your mistake is to admit that you have made a mistake. Apologize to the person you have wronged, assuring him/her that you are working on a solution. It's far better to come clean than to cover your mistake or blame others for what you have done

• Reframe Your Mistake  

After having acknowledged your mistake, think about what you could do to prevent it from happening again. Pause for a moment and reflect on how you can reframe your error as an opportunity to learn.

• Analyse Your Mistake

The next step is to analyse your mistake honestly and objectively. Try to look for the answers to the following questions  

• What went wrong?

• Why did it go wrong?

• When did it go wrong?

• What were u trying to do?

• Act On The Lessons Learned

Act on what you have learnt from your mistakes. Maybe you will need to change your habits. Set personal goals and action plans for implementing the lessons learnt

• Review Your Progress

To review your progress, you might have to ask someone: a friend or a member of your family to hold you accountable, and this will help you stay committed to your action plan