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It's really easy to beat yourself up over careless mistakes—after all, they're totally preventable, if only you'd been paying closer attention. Right? Well, sometimes there's more to it than that. Mistakes are totally normal! An overloaded schedule, disorganization, and stress can all lead a frazzled mind astray. Luckily for you, we've gathered plenty of tips to help you unpack and learn from your mistakes so you can stop making them in the future.
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- QuestionHow can I stop feeling bad about my mistakes?
Sandra PossingSandra Possing is a life coach, speaker, and entrepreneur based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sandra specializes in one-on-one coaching with a focus on mindset and leadership transformation. Sandra received her coaching training from The Coaches Training Institute and has seven years of life coaching experience. She holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Life CoachAs people, we are conditioned to think that failure is a bad thing, but that's just not true. Making mistakes is all a part of growing and becoming a better person. Think of a baby learning to walk. That baby is going to fall countless times before it learns how to take those first steps. That baby is allowed to fail while learning something new and so are you! - QuestionHow can I stop repeatedly making the same mistakes?
Paul Chernyak, LPCPaul Chernyak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago. He graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology in 2011.
Licensed Professional CounselorYou need to first become aware and conscious of the repeated mistakes you make in order to stop doing them. It would be helpful to write down the mistakes you make and see if they have a commonality between them. - QuestionWhat does sleep have to do with it?Paul Chernyak, LPCPaul Chernyak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago. He graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology in 2011.
Licensed Professional CounselorQuality sleep helps to keep your mind sharp, energetic, and focused, usually so that you are more likely to avoid making careless mistakes.
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- Maintain a healthy lifestyle to keep your brain sharp and less likely to make careless mistakes. A regular sleeping and eating routine and daily exercise will help you perform your best.[14]Thanks
- If you find dealing with mistakes stressful or overwhelming, consider talking to a professional. Therapy can help you handle mistakes better and find ways to cope.Thanks
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- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_we_should_embrace_mistakes_in_school
- ↑ Sandra Possing. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 13 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.coloradotech.edu/blog/2018/september/how-to-learn-from-your-mistakes
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- ↑ https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/news/atwork/2019-05-06-avoiding-work-mistakes
- ↑ Sandra Possing. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 13 August 2020.
- ↑ Sandra Possing. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 13 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/news/atwork/2019-05-06-avoiding-work-mistakes
- ↑ Sandra Possing. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 13 August 2020.
- ↑ Sandra Possing. Life Coach. Expert Interview. 13 August 2020.
- ↑ https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-yourself-get-organized/
- ↑ https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-yourself-get-organized/
- ↑ http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-management.htm
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To make fewer careless mistakes, start keeping track of the kinds of mistakes you often make, such as losing car keys or missing deadlines, by writing them down. Make sure to use a calendar and to-do list to stay organized and avoid missing appointments. Once you’ve decluttered your schedule, declutter your physical environment too, as a clean room will help you focus on the tasks at hand. To learn how remaining relaxed and mindful can help you avoid careless mistakes, keep reading.
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