Embracing Failure as a Stepping Stone: LEARNING FROM SETBACKS AND BUILDING RESILIENCE

"Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly"

Fear of failure can be linked to many causes. For instance, having unsupportive or critical parents is a cause for some people. Because they were routinely undermined or humiliated in childhood, they carry those negative feelings into adulthood. Experiencing a traumatic event in your life can also be a cause.

Motivation

Motivation is the drive to achieve your goals or needs. Motivation is important to break old habits and to develop healthy ones. Many people struggle with getting and staying motivated, especially if they have mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety.

Knowledge

It shows that you're willing to do the work to improve yourself and increases trust. Viewing mistakes as a positive experience can reduce your fear of failure and bolster your confidence.

Moral lesson

Failures teach us flexibility, adaptability, and how to overcome obstacles. It teaches us to use change to our advantage. It keeps us nimble and helps us adopt that growth mindset.