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Failing (and how to get good with it!)

‘IT’S GOOD TO FAIL.’ Yes, we all got the memo! Hard-won experience helps us learn, but that doesn’t stop the knocks hurting. We have to make mistakes in order to grow and learn, the trick is learning from them!

Try this Experiment

Think about something at work that didn’t go to plan recently – you had a slip-up with tech, or struggled to answer a question. Write down 6 reasons why this particular failure has proved THE MOST FANTASTIC THING FOR YOU!

Why it works

Re-framing failure is like giving your brain a motivational pep talk. It shifts the narrative from “I’m stuck” to “I’ve grown,” rewiring your mind to see setbacks as stepping stones, not roadblocks. You’ll bounce back faster, approach challenges with curiosity, and feel more positive and productive.

Write down your re-frame, and you force your brain to engage and activate its problem solving and reward centres. So, grab a pen and flip that “fail” into a win—your future self will thank you!
<p”>Check out Ed Sheeran talking about the Power of Failure.