Here's how you can cultivate self-awareness by practicing mindfulness when facing failure.

Let's make a clear distinction - there's "acceptance", and there's "resignation". To resign to our failure suggests that we do nothing to learn from it or fix the situation. Internal resignation is essentially quitting and is not what is being referred to here. Acceptance refers to being deeply in tune with reality. It is to see the world as it is, without judgment, and to be at peace with what is. From this perspective, one can take more effective action to learn from failure or correct mistakes since one can see things as they truly are, rather than be clouded by judgments, fears, or attachments.

Often, acceptance is hard. Or it feels like resignation. One way I find that helps with my clients is taking tiny steps towards acceptance. Ask yourself ‘is it possible for me to take a very tiny step towards acceptance?’ ‘What does that feel like?’ Another great approach is to ask ‘when you think about this situation, where do you feel it in your body? Can you make space and allow that feeling to be there just as it is, with kindness to yourself?’.

It is easy to be glib, around how mindfulness can make us feel better, in any situation, even when we feel wretched. I've had loads of failure in my life and I'd love the chance to go back and suggest some mindfulness techniques to my younger self. The main one here would be the ability to change perspective - to 'de-center', creating a broader perspective in order to see more of the woods and less of a particular tree. The truth is that any failure - in a few hours, days, weeks or months won't really matter. In fact they can often be a benefit helping us learn and grow. Mindfulness techniques can help us with this understanding; and create a detached but incredibly valuable and useful perspective on life.

Accept Reality When failure strikes Failure means to cause a person or place to suffer severely from the effects of something very unpleasant that happens suddenly. It doesn’t mean a thing as bad weather or stormy weather killing you… Mindfulness, with a modest suggestion to accept emotions and critical views on Us- is exciting news!

"I never lose. I either win, or I learn". I love that quote. If we can embrace that, our reality would be so much brighter. Make this time a coachable moment. Being aware of our perception, and leveling up is a game changer.

When we face failure, it's easy to get caught up in negative self-talk and destructive emotions. By taking a step back and simply observing our feelings without attaching labels or stories to them, we can gain a clearer understanding of how failure impacts us emotionally.This awareness allows us to respond to failure with compassion and self-compassion. By observing our emotions, we can develop the ability to control our reactions and respond to failure from a place of mindfulness. Understanding our emotions better can lead to improved emotional intelligence, allowing us to navigate failure more effectively. Mindfully observing our emotions can help reduce stress levels associated with failure, promoting overall well-being.

What can I learn from this? This is the one million question that helps you focus on moving forward as opposed to dwelling on the past. It empowers you to assess what to do differently and process the lessons to embody moving forward. Failure = learning. The worst thing is to do nothing: with action and failure we can grow. Doing nothing means remaining the same if not regressing.

Letting go of judgment demands constant self-awareness, managing emotions, and confronting personal biases. It involves efforts and vulnerability. This process also requires resisting societal pressures and handling self-judgment. Though challenging and ongoing, letting go of judgment fosters personal growth, deeper empathy, and more meaningful connections, ultimately leading to a more compassionate and fulfilling way of relating to yourself and others.

When you fail at something, it's natural to feel a sense of shame and embarrassment. However, it's crucial to remember that failure is an integral part of growth and learning. Embracing failure mindfully allows you to gain valuable insights. Reflect on what worked, what didn't, and what you can improve upon in the future. This reflection not only helps you grow but also builds resilience. As Dr. Maya Angelou wisely said, "When you know better, you do better." By releasing self-judgment and approaching failure with compassion, you empower yourself to learn and evolve.

Mindfulness reframe's your mindset, ensuring that your intentions and creative plans succeed. Mindfully moving past the negative moves you to the realization that setbacks are truly opportunities to move forward and positively succeed.

By analysing what went wrong, you're empowered to set a plan to move forward better, bolder and stronger. By setting new goals, and strategising actionable steps, you transform setbacks into opportunities. This proactive approach builds resilience, encourages innovation, and enhances problem-solving skills, ultimately leading to great developments.

By keeping you mindful, you can avoid distractions and discouragement from undermining your efforts. Keep a watchful approach when working on your chores, recognising when your thoughts stray from them or become preoccupied with them. Return it to the current work with gentle guidance. Giving the new prospects ahead your all with full engagement guarantees that you are guided by the past but not constrained by it.

When we create a new plan, commitment is key. Even when your energy varies if one is consistent with their action, they will move forward. To stay on track, I find it helpful to partner with someone who shares similar goals as mine and to celebrate the big and small milestones along the way. This combination of support and self-reward keeps me motivated on my journey to success.

When you mindfully overcome Obstacles, Challenges or Life Lessons, you positively move forward to achieve success. Both Resilience & Fortitude are the mindfulness gifts resulting from overcoming these challenges. Mistakes happen, and are unintended. Choosing to accept defeat, rather than making attempts to succeed is the epitome of failure.

Here are three mistakes to avoid: 1. Neglecting Self-Compassion: It's crucial to treat yourself with kindness and understanding when you encounter setbacks. Being too harsh on yourself can hinder your ability to learn from failure. 2. Dwelling on the Negative: While it's important to acknowledge failure, fixating on it can prevent you from moving forward. Practice mindfulness to accept the situation without judgment and focus on the lessons learned. 3. Ignoring Your Emotional Triggers: Mindfulness can help you recognize patterns in your emotional responses. Avoid the mistake of ignoring these triggers; instead, use them as signals to engage in deeper self-reflection and growth.