When I make a mistake ….
- I feel bad.
- I admit it.
- I dwell on it.
- I try to forgive myself.
- I can experience guilt and shame.
- I might wake up in the middle of the night.
- I worry about lasting effects.
- I sometimes call myself “stupid.”
- I make reparations as best I can.
- I learn something.
- I move on to other things (including new mistakes).
What happens when you make a mistake?
Make no mistake, we all make mistakes.
When I take photos, I usually share them, mistakes and all.
When someone makes me a delicious meals, it would be a mistake not to eat it.
When I search YouTube for “When I make a mistake” I find this …
… this …
… and this.
It would be a mistake not to express thanks to all who helped me make this post and — of course! — to YOU.
Ooops! I made a mistake taking that photo, so here’s a better “thank you.”
I come from the ink-stained generation where our mistakes were delivered to the doorsteps of our community at 6 a.m. and noted with a correction the very next morning, Ann. That shapes the way you look at your mistakes, for sure.
Make no mistake, Mark, you always deliver. Thanks for delivering this helpful comment.
How I respond when I make a mistake depends on the nature of the mistake. I keep this flowchart handy to guide me through the process.
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/4b/3b/a0/4b3ba0fba2e6c16392e2a7cf7fdf75cf.jpg
That worked, Chris. No problem.
I’ve spent a lifetime accepting that it’s OK to make mistakes, own it, and put it right if possible – without self-blame. I’m nearly there
Thanks for being near and there, Derrick.
We all make mistakes, many of us call ourselves names after we do because we feel like an idiot
We all make mistakes, Joanne. I think the real idiots don’t admit them. <3
When I make a mistake, I do all the things on your list. We must work from the same Manual of Making Mistakes. I would like to find the Manual of Not Making Mistakes; I can’t seem to find my copy. If you find yours, would you please share it?
I love sharing things with you, Maureen.
PS. I read that as “involuntary egg roll.” 🙂
Make no mistake, Maureen, others do too! <3