There are, however, those memorable folks who have really tripped me up. I learn more about myself, in a shorter period of time, in these situations than in almost any other. Time and distance eventually ease the embarrassment and awkwardness, and the value of the learning far outweighs the temporary discomfort. Be prepared for your mistakes with constructive self-talk. Start by tuning in to how you talk to yourself when those little things go wrong.
Mistakes often happen when things are going well.
The key here is to strive for balance. Self confidence is important, combined with a healthy dose of reality, proper perspective and enough concern to maintain motivation and forward momentum. The bigger the mistake, the more important lessons it contains. As painful as it is to examine a tough situation closely, the information it will yield is priceless. USE the information you gain from your mistakes immediately, and integrate it into your daily life, activities, and behaviors.