Everyone makes mistakes. I make them. You make them. We all make them. Instead of beating ourselves up, stewing incessantly, and brooding over our foibles . . . why not take a deep non-emotional breath, and ponder the situation. If you claim it, embrace it, own up to it, learn from it, and move forward, then it is much, much more than a mistake. It is an opportunity to build integrity, honesty, self esteem, and confid
ence. Why not be kind to yourself, your colleagues, your loved ones: When a mistake is made - at home, in the office, in social settings, or the classroom - work to correct it, then forgive it, and more on in your life.
I intend to practice what I preach and 'Forgive Mistakes', as part of my I Resolve To . . . Challenge: 365 Resolutions For Health & Happiness. Why not join me? The objective is very simple: Do at least one thing each and every day to promote health and happiness for 'YOU'. Banish the 'Someday, Someday, Someday Syndrome'. Instead, make every day New Year's Day. Make every day count. The list of possibilities is infinite and can be tailored to your own dreams, resolutions and daily goals. If you need some help - a little nudge, a bit of inspiration, tips, advice, and news about the best ways to make resolutions a reality - please use IResolveTo.Com and the I Resolve To . . . Group at Gather as two of your resources. Resolve365 in 2009.
In 2008 and 2009, one of my resolutions has been to "Show Gratitude' For All That I Have And All That I am, And To Give Back Out of Appreciation For My Blessings". I engage in PreMeditated Acts Of Kindness in an effort to give more conscious thought to my actions and the way that I treat others. I urge folks to join me and do the same - to work at being kinder because it's the right thing to do, without worrying about receiving anything in return, be it kind gesture or word, though my experience is that kindness shown is usually returned 'In Kind'.
I remind myself, often, of a number of simple, common sense concepts. Owning up to mistakes and making them right is one way that I strive to be kind to others and to myself. Sometimes my efforts are successful. Sometimes I fall short and know I can do better, but being conscious of words, actions and attitude is half the battle. The simplest way to correct a mistake is to know you've made one and sincerely apologize. Make a correction, a change, with a promise to work hard to avoid making the same mistake again. But be careful not to raise the bar too high. Mistakes do happen, that is life, we are all human. Sometimes you have to learn the same lesson over and over again before it sinks in. So, why not simply do your very best, and know that there is always room for improvement. If you are doing your best and you make a mistake, or repeat an offense, don't beat yourself up. Be kind. Be conscious. Tomorrow is a new day, a new opportunity to give it your all once again . . .
Remember: I Resolve To . . . Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year. It's your choice. Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good! Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! Let's Go For It!
Kim Simpson, a former journalist, provides communications, fundraising services and strategic planning, for Members of Congress, non-profit organizations, corporations, and associations in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. A self-employed entrepreneur, with more than 30 years of experience, she launched IResolveTo.Com in 2005 in an effort to help others to achieve their New Year Resolutions, Dreams and Goals. Get your daily dose of inspiration at: http://www.iresolveto.com - As added incentive, why not make and keep your New Year Resolution by wearing it? Drop by: http://www.cafepress.com/iresolveto
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Only my previous carreer and life experiences kept me going.
I have been fighting guilt since that day. Part of my personal self inflicted punishment was to go into seclusion and I became a semi-recluse. Thank G-d I have a wife who pushes me onward, still, the guilt remains.
I neeed to work on that and I need to do it now.
Thanks everyone for posting on this topic. It's something that I think about a lot because it's not always easy to forgive yourself or others, but it's such an important way to grow and learn. I tend to be a perfectionist, at times, so keeping these thoughts in mind, really helps. Have a wonderful day everyone :)