Effectively Responding to Failure

Mental Health University

Response to failure (perceived or real) is a critical skill for developing athletes & students. A lack of this skill has significant implications on self-confidence, mental health challenges (depression, anxiety, substance use), and general enjoyment of the activity. We dive into the normalcy of failure and highlight how it is a necessary experience to fuel personal strength and ongoing success. Specific examples and action steps are included to increase self-awareness and provide strategies to implement. At the end of the episode, be sure to stick around for a brief exercise to help develop this key success skill. Episode highlights: - The fallout from a negative response to failure. - Keys to increase awareness of negative thinking traps. - Responding favorably and fairly. - How to redefine your experience. - It needs to be fun! - Do not use social media for validation.