I've always felt it a shame that so few people in this day and age do not truly teach their kids the age old line 'It's ok, you'll do better next time. This is no big deal.' If we diligently taught our kids this mentality and saw to it that it carried over into professional sports the message it would send to young fans would last them for life.
It's natural to be annoyed at yourself when you feel you've accidentally done something stupid. That annoyance can inspire you to do better the next time you get the chance. It's never right to beat yourself up over something that can not be helped.
All we can ever do in this life is our best. We all need to accept the fact that there will always be times when our best just will not be enough.
I think what you are getting at here my friend is that you are beginning to realize that berating yourself is not a healthy attitude to hold on to. Especially if you do not want your child to learn this behavior.
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Date: 2006-06-10 04:42 am (UTC)It's natural to be annoyed at yourself when you feel you've accidentally done something stupid. That annoyance can inspire you to do better the next time you get the chance. It's never right to beat yourself up over something that can not be helped.
All we can ever do in this life is our best. We all need to accept the fact that there will always be times when our best just will not be enough.
I think what you are getting at here my friend is that you are beginning to realize that berating yourself is not a healthy attitude to hold on to. Especially if you do not want your child to learn this behavior.