I was going to post a review for my new phone today. But today just started off with a bang for me - and after about 4 hours into the day, I felt like I had to make this post - for myself, and for anyone else going through a similar situation.
I woke up this morning and realized I did not do something for work that I was supposed to do Sunday morning. This was a huge mistake on my part. First off, I was to do something for work which totally slipped my mind, and this made a huge impact on the whole team, as they were expecting something Monday morning. Secondly, I freaked out and made another mistake and ran something I wasn't supposed to run.
I came into the office freaked out, thinking that I just wasted everyones time and ruined things. It actually turned out to be a blessing. I walked in and a coworker came by saying that it was a good thing that I didn't finish my Sunday activity, as they had to finish testing something before I completed. I was relived that I hadn't hurt any ones time. But this did not excuse the fact that I made a mistake. I sent emails/and personal apologies to people - and sat there berating myself for being so stupid. I felt like absolutely the worst person ever.
I can't tell you how bad I was feeling, and still am. I should not have done that, I should have remembered. It was my responsibility and there are no excuses.
But then - a coworker of mine came by and said, you're only human - you made a mistake and that's okay. It didn't make me feel much better about myself, but it did make me calm down enough to realize, that it is okay. It is okay to make mistakes. No one is perfect and that is what makes life so interestingly awesome.
If anyone makes a mistake - they should apologize and own up to their mistake. They should make a mental note about it - so it doesn't happen again. But in no way should a person make themselves feel like they are absolute crap because of it.
And if there is a certain someone who is making you feel like crap and telling you that they are disappointed in you - please do not take that to your heart and make yourself feel worse.
Mistakes, no matter how big or small, are just that. You are only human - you made a mistake, and unless you are a magical, mystical creature, you will make mistakes. What makes you a good person is, if you accept it and apologize for it and learn from it. Don't take it to your heart.
Hope this helps someone out there.
Peace
I woke up this morning and realized I did not do something for work that I was supposed to do Sunday morning. This was a huge mistake on my part. First off, I was to do something for work which totally slipped my mind, and this made a huge impact on the whole team, as they were expecting something Monday morning. Secondly, I freaked out and made another mistake and ran something I wasn't supposed to run.
I came into the office freaked out, thinking that I just wasted everyones time and ruined things. It actually turned out to be a blessing. I walked in and a coworker came by saying that it was a good thing that I didn't finish my Sunday activity, as they had to finish testing something before I completed. I was relived that I hadn't hurt any ones time. But this did not excuse the fact that I made a mistake. I sent emails/and personal apologies to people - and sat there berating myself for being so stupid. I felt like absolutely the worst person ever.
I can't tell you how bad I was feeling, and still am. I should not have done that, I should have remembered. It was my responsibility and there are no excuses.
But then - a coworker of mine came by and said, you're only human - you made a mistake and that's okay. It didn't make me feel much better about myself, but it did make me calm down enough to realize, that it is okay. It is okay to make mistakes. No one is perfect and that is what makes life so interestingly awesome.
If anyone makes a mistake - they should apologize and own up to their mistake. They should make a mental note about it - so it doesn't happen again. But in no way should a person make themselves feel like they are absolute crap because of it.
And if there is a certain someone who is making you feel like crap and telling you that they are disappointed in you - please do not take that to your heart and make yourself feel worse.
Mistakes, no matter how big or small, are just that. You are only human - you made a mistake, and unless you are a magical, mystical creature, you will make mistakes. What makes you a good person is, if you accept it and apologize for it and learn from it. Don't take it to your heart.
Hope this helps someone out there.
Peace
