There are better ways of coping with the painful embarrassment than rushing to rectify the error.
Nearly everybody has emailed the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time. It’s a leveller in modern workplaces. The consequences of errors may be immense or trivial, but not much can change that now. The error was your doing: you underperformed, messed up, failed to do the job, or perhaps you were caught lying.But she did not see the need either to offer excuses or explain, simply admitting it happened and what the consequences were. Case closed.
Identify future warning signs, for example endless multitasking, too many screens, or allowing emails to dominate your work. Recall the mechanics of how it went wrong – like rushing to press send. Understanding what triggers your errors is vital, and knowing your limitations helps.There are two options: blame everyone else and maintain your innocence, or accept some of this mistake was down to you. Take responsibility and own it. If you don’t, you’ll likely make the same error again.
Your setback is the centre of your world, but not everybody else’s. Those laughing now will soon move on. You can’t stop them, so appreciate your powerlessness – it can be liberating. Take comfort knowing you would not revel in their mistakes as you’re more compassionate than them. If your mistake has been public, the judgment you may be exposed to could feel overwhelming. So stay off social media.Many people reflecting on mistakes say they were pushed around, bullied or agreed to things at the time that they wish they had not – often because they felt reduced self-worth or self-esteem. Be yourself, do not get pushed around, and don’t agree to anything.
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