Sept 5 – 🙌 Forgive Yourself!

Mistakes happen, or in other words, sh☆t happens — at work and in life. After all, we are human, and nobody is perfect – I know I’m not

What’s important is how we move forward. Forgive yourself, learn the lesson, and keep growing 🌱

Strengths/Qualities related to this action:
🙏 Forgiveness
🙏 Humility
🙏 Learning
🙏 Adaptability
🙏 Growth mindset

Do you find it difficult letting go of mistakes, where they either keep spinning around in your mind, or lay low waiting to make an appearance when you least expect it?

Strategies to help overcome this barrier include:

❤️‍🩹 Practice mindfulness to focus on the present, not the past.

❤️‍🩹 Journaling – Write down the mistake, what you’ve learned, and how you’ll apply this lesson moving forward. Seeing it on paper can help you process and release it.

❤️‍🩹 Self-compassion practice – Acknowledge that making mistakes is human. Treat yourself with the same kindness you would offer a friend.

❤️‍🩹 Mindfulness meditation – Spend 5-10 minutes focusing on the present moment, helping to shift your mind away from past mistakes.

❤️‍🩹 Affirmations – Repeat positive affirmations such as “I forgive myself, I am growing.

❤️‍🩹 Breathing exercises – Deep breathing techniques help reduce stress and refocus your energy on the present instead of the past.

Here are five ways to acknowledge and own a mistake in the workplace:

1️⃣ Acknowledging and Owning the Mistake: Be Transparent – Acknowledge the mistake early without shifting blame.

2️⃣ Apologise Sincerely – Offer a genuine apology for any inconvenience caused.

3️⃣ Explain the Cause – Briefly describe what led to the mistake without making excuses.

4️⃣ Take Responsibility – Commit to fixing the issue or minimizing its impact.

5️⃣ Offer Solutions – Proactively suggest ways to remedy the situation.

Strategies to Minimize the Mistake happening again

✅️ Create Checklists – Use a checklist to follow established processes and prevent similar mistakes.

✅️ Seek Feedback – Ask for feedback from colleagues on how to improve your process.

✅️ Review Processes Regularly – Periodically audit your work processes to spot potential weak points.

✅️ Ask for Training – If a lack of knowledge contributed to the mistake, seek training or mentoring.

✅️ Establish a Peer Review System – Collaborate with a colleague to double-check important tasks.

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” ~ Mark Twain