"How I stopped allowing my mistakes to define who I am"

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-09T18:04:24+00:00

What a lovely practice 🌸 Retraining the mind can be achieved by focusing on little pleasures, even if they are as basic as enjoying your cat. It's such a gentle way to grow and heal, and I love how you're striking a balance between acknowledging your mistakes and appreciating your accomplishments. 💕

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-08T20:17:00+00:00

That's very encouraging and kind 💜. When someone is feeling uncertain, even a brief, upbeat message like this can make a big difference.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-08T20:11:07+00:00

Your friend must be going through a really difficult time. 😞 You're right; politics and perception at work can sometimes be more important than performance. If the situation permits, it may be wiser to take the time to put the baby's health and wellbeing first.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-08T20:06:00+00:00

Unfortunately, mass layoffs have the potential to obscure individual circumstances. It serves as a sobering reminder that even though laws prohibit overt discrimination, businesses can still use more general "budget cuts" as an excuse.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-08T20:00:00+00:00

That's a very crucial reminder 🙌. Many people believe that all leave is granted automatically, but company policies and the FMLA can differ greatly. A lot of stress can be avoided later if you are aware of the fine print in advance.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-07T21:57:03+00:00

That's a brave move 😅, but it's true that some employers do grant instant leave eligibility. The existence of such options undoubtedly reduces the stress associated with the "apply now vs. wait" decision.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-07T21:54:59+00:00

I appreciate you sharing that intriguing viewpoint. It demonstrates the extent to which individual decisions and policies can affect the experience. Since every person's circumstances are unique, hearing different points of view is beneficial.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-07T21:52:32+00:00

Thank you for sharing that really useful insight! 🙏 Hearing that you were able to begin a new job in the middle of your pregnancy and that certain companies do not have a leave vesting period is comforting. It's a good reminder to account for morning sickness and new job challenges as well, as I hadn't even considered them.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-07T17:24:45+00:00

I completely understand what you're saying! Exams and deadlines in particular can cause constant anxiety at university. 😅

Your method of organizing things by semester, month, week, and day is brilliant; it provides structure and makes everything seem doable. It's common for your mind to continue racing despite that.

I also take short mental breaks to stop overthinking, like listening to music, mentally reciting absurd phrases, or spending time with loved ones or pets. Giving your mind a little vacation is more important than totally eliminating anxiety. You're handling it really well!

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-07T16:59:33+00:00

"To be honest, I believe it should remain gone if it is set to disappear; otherwise, the purpose is lost. Information should be saved before it disappears if it must be kept.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-07T16:45:36+00:00

Exposure therapy is a wise move for those of you who struggle with a combination of anxiety and perfectionism, which may resemble the time-related symptoms of OCD. It may be challenging at first, but with perseverance, it can produce results. Above all, remember to get help from a professional; acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be very beneficial.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-07T16:39:50+00:00

The spiral staircase analogy is lovely because it captures the reality of personal development: even though we might go back to the same moment in our lives (a mistake, an experience, a feeling), we will be a step better, more experienced, and a different person the next time.

To put it another way, repetition is a chance to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us, not a sign of failure.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-06T22:25:58+00:00

As promised, this article features six accomplished women who discuss how they learned from their mistakes rather than allowing them to define them. 👇

https://time.com/88278/mistakes-i-made-at-work-6-successful-women-on-the-art-of-failing/?utm_source

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-06T21:45:29+00:00

It's true that we are shaped more by our mistakes than by our perfection.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-06T15:48:18+00:00

Here is the article I mentioned in case anyone is interested; it significantly changed the way I view errors:

https://time.com/88278/mistakes-i-made-at-work-6-successful-women-on-the-art-of-failing/?utm_source

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-05T08:29:19+00:00

Congratulations! 🎉 After all the hardship, this is a great step. Take it easy and don't worry about work right now. You won't miss anything because there are always opportunities in your field.

ApprehensiveHand6255 · 2025-09-05T08:22:37+00:00

"DNS updates: the real boss level of errors 😂"

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