Mistakes

Everyone makes mistakes. What matters is how you move forward after a mistake. It’s through a mistake where we have opportunities to learn and grow. A mistake is actually evidence that you are trying. 

Lots of times we have found people dwell on the past and allow mistakes to define their self confidence. We teach our clients to concentrate on learning from the experience and moving forward. By analyzing what caused the mistake by identifying the root cause, it opens an avenue to set a pathway of how to prevent similar mistakes in the future. 

We have found in certain mistakes utilizing laughter increases the likelihood the mistake does not define your self confidence. When our mind spins and holds onto a mistake as a reflection of our self worth it gives it fuel to define us. At times utilizing laughter as a path to move forward with trying again creates relief. 

There are other circumstances when a mistake involves someone else. We teach our clients how important it is to take responsibility and corrective steps to apologize and seek forgiveness from others. Taking ownership and providing accountability to what corrective actions will be taken in the future to prevent that mistake from recurring supports success within the relationship. 

The most important lesson we teach our clients is to forgive themselves. So many times we see clients hold on to their mistakes and allow them to define their self image. As we learn to show ourselves compassion and understanding, we build stepping stones for a brighter future.  By practicing self compassion, we can overcome harsh self judgment. We teach our clients to challenge their thoughts and beliefs that may lead to self judgment. 

We have found dwelling on past mistakes has a potential to block our ability to be present in the current moment making better choices. Embracing being a lifetime learner gives us the ability to learn from mistakes. 

It is important to come alongside and motivate others to do well and encourage them to be their true self without judgement. This allows them to feel the freedom to ask questions and make mistakes. Staying open to new ideas and life lessons supports connection and building bridges. 

Making the most of what is, learning from what was, and having faith in what will come is the path we motivate our clients to travel. It is sometimes through our greatest mistakes, we uncover our greatest opportunities to succeed.