Starting over is the answer to failure
South Africa is listed as having the third-highest suicide rate on the continent.
It’s a sombre statistic that clearly suggests many are struggling with life. This may be related to studies, a new job, matric results, unemployment or an underlying mental health condition.
A sense of failure during big life events can be overwhelming – but the experience needn’t mean the race is over.
A sense of failure during big life events can be overwhelming – but the experience needn’t mean the race is over.
Three ways to cope with failure
1. Understand that we all fail sometimes
Even the most successful people in the world have experienced failure at some point in their life. Failure doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you – it just suggests that you haven’t found the right formula yet.
Even the most successful people in the world have experienced failure at some point in their life. Failure doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you – it just suggests that you haven’t found the right formula yet.
2. Adopt a healthy habit
Experiencing failure can affect your self-esteem, which can lead to the adoption of poor habits such as eating unhealthy foods and poor sleeping patterns. This is a good time to form new healthier habits like exercising regularly (going for daily walks) or socialising with loved ones in the outdoors. A change of environment can boost your self-esteem, spark creative thoughts and improve your overall health.
Experiencing failure can affect your self-esteem, which can lead to the adoption of poor habits such as eating unhealthy foods and poor sleeping patterns. This is a good time to form new healthier habits like exercising regularly (going for daily walks) or socialising with loved ones in the outdoors. A change of environment can boost your self-esteem, spark creative thoughts and improve your overall health.
3. Reach out
While most individuals experience failure at some point, it doesn’t hurt any less – especially when it seems that everyone around you is doing well. It’s fine to acknowledge that you’re feeling low, but if you notice that these feelings affect your daily life, you should reach out for help.
There is no shame in asking for help – talk to a confidante, join a support group or speak to your doctor. Also, contact AECI Medical Aid Society or check your member guide to find out about the mental health-related benefits covered on your option.
If, as a parent, you become aware that your child is experiencing difficulties, reassure them that they’re not alone and encourage them to seek help with your assistance.
Failure can be difficult, but it’s not the end of the road. In fact, with failure comes many lessons that can help you to achieve your goals, so don’t let it stop you from doing so.
While most individuals experience failure at some point, it doesn’t hurt any less – especially when it seems that everyone around you is doing well. It’s fine to acknowledge that you’re feeling low, but if you notice that these feelings affect your daily life, you should reach out for help.
There is no shame in asking for help – talk to a confidante, join a support group or speak to your doctor. Also, contact AECI Medical Aid Society or check your member guide to find out about the mental health-related benefits covered on your option.
If, as a parent, you become aware that your child is experiencing difficulties, reassure them that they’re not alone and encourage them to seek help with your assistance.
Failure can be difficult, but it’s not the end of the road. In fact, with failure comes many lessons that can help you to achieve your goals, so don’t let it stop you from doing so.