I have failed numerous times throughout my life!
But, failure to me DOESNT MEAN… If I fail, I am a failure. If I fail, I am stupid. If I fail, no one will like me or value me. If I fail, then there is no point in ever trying again. If I fail, it brands me for life as incompetent. If I fail, then everyone who thought I was smart will now think I am stupid. If I fail, I will have made a fool of myself.
It DOES MEAN… If I fail, then I just need to work harder, to put in more effort. If I fail, I will have learned valuable lessons that will eventually lead to success. Failure is a part of life. No one succeeds without some failure. Failure does not at all reflect on my worth as a person. I am intrinsically worthy, regardless of success or failure. Failure offers me incredible opportunities to think outside the box, to think creatively. Let’s get to work! I love learning and I love challenges. What I do is not about success or failure – it is about the joy of creativity, learning and expressing who I am.
I tried and learned to pull up my big girl (granny) panties and try something else. 🙂 Never quitting or giving up, I’m embracing & proud of my failures.
PW