When we make a mistake or experience a
public failure in our work, it takes a huge toll on self-confidence. Failure is
embarrassing and creates a lot of anxiety about our potential for success and
abilities. However, failure also is a sign that you're willing to stretch
yourself and take action. The most confident and successful people have had many
mistakes and past failures—because they've pushed themselves to take a risk,
make a decision, and move forward. Failures give you information you can use for
future efforts. Once you learn from failure, don't allow it to remain in your
awareness or hold you back. Accept failure as a stepping stone to
success.
Action Steps:What past mistakes or failures
remain in your thoughts and undermine your confidence? Write down each one, and
consider what you learned from them. How has this information helped you or
guided you in other efforts at work? What positive changes have you made as a
result of this failure? Write done your thoughts. If you'd like to read more
about confidence after failure, check out this article.
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