Let’s face it we all make mistakes whether we want to admit them or not. We are far from perfect and we certainly don’t know it all. However I do think it’s important for us to acknowledge the difference between a mistake and a bad choice. A mistake is an act committed without any knowledge of a possible negative outcome. A bad choice is being aware of the possible negative outcome but choosing to ignore it or hope for the best.
Be honest, how many times do we choose the latter and think it won’t happen to us, only to realize we were so wrong? Bad choices and mistakes happen to the best of us, but we have to do better in identifying the difference between them. I know it’s easier to admit you made a mistake than to admit you made a bad choice. No one really wants to believe that they weren’t smart enough to avoid a disaster, but denial won’t get you any place darlings’. Both errors can be learned lessons; it’s up to you to be honest with yourself.
Mistakes are almost inevitable, but bad choices can be controlled. If you know deep down in your gut that something just isn’t right, trust yourself, don’t second guess it or ignore it due to your fears or insecurities. Don’t let your dream or fantasy of something block your common sense. When we know better we do better, so make sure you are making decisions that is not only beneficial to you now but in the long run as well. Many of our bad choices don’t necessarily affect us in the beginning but in the long-run we feel the pain. Raise your hand if you’re still suffering and dealing with the consequences from a bad choice you made years ago?
Woman to Woman, don’t beat yourself up over spilled milk now, just be honest and know the difference between a mistake and a bad choice.
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