Healthy Ways to Cope With Failure

There are many reasons why you might be feeling like a failure. Some factors that might play a role include:

A sense of hopelessness

Anxiety

Feelings of helplessness

Lack of supportive relationships

Low self-esteem

Making comparisons with others

Poor self-concept

Negative self-talk

Unrealistic expectations

Embrace Your Emotions

Recognize Unhealthy Attempts to Reduce Pain

Practice Healthy Coping Skills

Acknowledge Irrational Beliefs About Failure

Develop Realistic Thoughts About Failure

Accept an Appropriate Level of Responsibility

Research Famous Failures

Ask Yourself What You Can Learn

Create a Plan for Moving Forward