Change Your Confession = Change Your Outlook

Dear Aspen reader,

Failing at a task can be disheartening. Repeated failure can quickly lead to disappointment. But what's the benefit in allowing these negative feelings to linger?

I want to encourage you to use failure as a tool. Instead of letting it become a discouragement, let it shape and mold you. Review the situations where your skills may have fallen short, but don't dwell there. Acknowledge where you may have been in the wrong, but don't beat yourself up. Take note of where you may not have followed through, but don't let that cripple you.

When your situations seem less than pleasant, continue to maintain a positive thought life. Try these quick swaps when you face failure in relationships, work or your wellness routine:

1. "I've failed, therefore I am a failure." vs. "I may have failed but that has nothing to do with my self-worth".
2. "I keep failing and it will always be that way." vs. "I seem to be failing. What do I need to change so I can succeed in the future?"
3. "Failure seems to follow me." vs. "Although failure seems to be pervasive, I believe that good is around me and I choose to look for it."

Allow the scenarios of seeming failure to become teachable moments that shift you into a healthy mindset.

In health,
Alecia