How to Stop Repeating Your Mistakes

Amy Morin, LCSW, joins the Verywell Mind Podcast to share the "Friday Fix" - a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern.

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Friday Fix: Episode 113

Mistakes are a fundamental part of life. Whether you are working to pay off debt, hit the gym five days a week, or make a significant life change, you are likely to encounter a few setbacks along the way.

It is important to remember that mistakes are not always bad; they can be excellent learning opportunities. However, the truth is that we do not always learn from our mistakes, and often we end up repeating them.

When you make the same mistakes over and over, it can be tempting to draw inaccurate conclusions about yourself. Thoughts like, "I lack willpower" or "I am incapable of change," might come to mind, causing you to give up on your goals.

Fortunately, a few simple changes to how you respond to mistakes can make a big difference.

In this Friday Fix episode, Amy shares six strategies that can help you avoid repeating your mistakes. Whether your struggles involve drinking more than you intend or spending your paycheck the moment you get paid, experiment with these strategies to help you break the cycle of repeating the same mistakes.

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