Steem4Nigeria Accelerator Contest Week5- My Life Mistakes and How I Intend to Correct Them by @basil20

Greetings to everyone on this platform. It is great joining this contest. I will be writing on my life mistakes and how I correct them.

Definition of mistake:

A mistake is an error cause or an act of misjudgment that can be made unintentionally. It can either be an action, a decision, or a thought process that was not well thought through in steps. Mistakes are typical in human nature, and they occur to everyone, regardless of their status, age, or experience. The mistakes we make in life can be categorized as financial, personal, academic, professional and etc.

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What are the mistakes you think you have made since you were born?

One of the mistakes I think I have committed since I was born is being excessively magnanimous(generous). Although magnanimity is a valuable virtue, it can sometimes be a weakness. I often got myself into financial trouble by giving out too much money to friends and family, even when I couldn't afford it and that brought me down alot. I have learned to be more cautious and to set limits to avoid being taken advantage of any time.

Another blunder I often commit is not speaking up. I’ve missed out on opportunities because I was too afraid or scared to take risks and speak my mind, feeling it might be regardless. I’ve learned that confidence comes with practice, and I now make a conscious effort to speak up and share my thoughts where ever I find myself.

Lastly, not being self-discipline is another mistake I have made. Procrastination and a lack of self-control have led me to miss deadlines and opportunities. I’m learning to be more organized, set goals, and hold myself accountable for my actions everytime.

Do you think it is your past mistakes that are affecting your growth in life?

It is normal to make mistakes in life, and it is part of the learning process and as change is constant. However, past blunders can affect our growth in life if we don't learn from them. It is essential to reflect on our errors, understand what went wrong, and learn how we can avoid making the same mistake again. Our past mistakes can help us grow, learn, and become better versions of ourselves. So it is not my past mistakes that is affecting my growth in life because I am learning alot from it and making sure to avoid them.

Do you always blame people or yourself for making mistakes, as no one can be perfect?

Blaming others for our mistakes is not the right approach. Instead, we should take responsibility for our actions and learn from them. Accepting responsibility helps us grow, become more self-aware, and build better relationships with others. So rather blame myself and move on.

Share some tips for overcoming mistakes, both physically and virtually.

Here are some tips for overcoming errors both physically and virtually:

1. Accept your mistake and take responsibility for it.

2. Learn from your mistake and understand what went wrong.

3. Making plans to avoid making the same mistake again and again.

4. Seek advice and guidance from others.

5. Take action to rectify the mistake.

6. Stay positive and don't let the mistake define you.

7. Practice one self-compassion and be kind and discipline to yourself.

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In conclusion, errors are common in life, and we should learn to accept them and use them as opportunities to grow in life and learn as well. We should always take responsibilities for our actions, learn from it, and be cautious of not repeating the same mistake again and that will help us live the better Version of ourselves there by getting more achievement. I invite @anthony001, @entity01, @josepha to take part in this contest.

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@steem4nigeria