- December 16, 2021
- Posted by: International Renaissance Centre
- Category: Mindset
Everyone makes mistakes, but the difference between successful people and the rest is how you respond to your failures. It’s easy to get crushed by failure or to allow it to sap your energy and shake your confidence. Successful people see mistakes and losses as opportunities to learn and refocus. Once the dust settles, sit back and assess what went wrong and why. Work out how you would handle it differently next time and move on.
2. Be your own cheerleader
You can maintain a positive mindset no matter what the circumstances if you pay attention to your self-talk. If you find yourself slipping into negative thoughts or you beating yourself up for making a mistake, change the script. Give yourself credit for showing up, for trying. Acknowledge your successes and learn from your mistakes.
Social media makes it difficult not to compare yourself with others, but it can be toxic to your mindset. For a start, people only show the best aspects of their lives online. No one shares their failures or tweets about being fired or going bankrupt. You only get to see what people want to share. And they only want to share the good stuff, never the whole story.
It’s also important to remember that there is not a finite pool of success. Other people’s success does not affect what you can achieve. Someone else’s promotion or award doesn’t mean you can’t have the same level of success. But it’s up to you. The only person you should be competing with is yourself. And if you look back, you can see all the stepping stones and successes that led to where you are today. Focus on your benchmarks and don’t worry about other people.