Entry #6 Embracing Failure

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    Failure has always had a negative connotation but what if that isn't the case. Thinking of failure in a different light could change the way you perceive the word and the feeling it comes with it. Explore the different ways it could be seen such as a new learning opportunity, a new obstacle to overcome, or developing a growth mindset. 

Embracing Failure to Create Change — Dr Anisha Abraham

   Failing is a learning process it won't always be permanent and feel so defeating. It is a part of the learning process. Learning to embrace this will become helpful later on to develop a growth mindset. Developing this mindset will deter you from thinking about failure as a negative thing but rather a stepping stone to learning something new. In Umassglobal it goes into more detail and explains more examples about how having a positive mindset to failures could make a difference in attitude. 

BYU researchers: How a switch to a 'growth mindset' is helping empower entrepreneurs in developing nations - BYU News

    Having to adopt a different attitude or perspective on that certain defeat could be a new lesson or a learning obstacle. It allows for more growth, thinking differently, trying new strategies, and new approaches. An example of adopting a positive attitude would be failing a math exam and instead of being discouraged you find new strategies, new alternatives, or new ideas to adapt to your learning skills and prepare you for the next test. Betterup has more information and even tips on how to adopt a better mindset for yourself. It explains why it is beneficial to learn to embrace your failures and that they are a part of the process. 

Being more open minded and willing to change the pessimistic view on failure could lead to a more positive mindset and outlook. Learning to embrace defeat and the obstacles that come with it changes your mindset for the better. Trying new alternatives and approaches will create resilience for situations with defeat. 

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  1. Prof. MurphyNovember 6, 2023 at 10:51 AM

    Interesting topic. Sharing an example of one of your own failures and how you dealt with it would help to add some of the "casual" aspects to this post and integrate your personality as the writer further.

    Overall though, organized and clear!

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