a mistake + self love

A beautiful example of how a mistake can be GREAT! (And why it’s not only mindset that dictates how we view our own mistakes …)

Today I had some running around to do before I started work, which included a stop at a store that I *thought* would be open at 9, but wasn’t (it actually opened at 9:30). I quickly scanned through my options and decided the best idea (aka the one that felt in alignment for me) was to walk over to the Starbucks and grab a Matcha latte and wait the half hr until it opened.

So I went in, ordered my obnoxious Matcha order (hot, tall Matcha with coconut milk, no sweetener and a 1/4 pack of real honey ) and waited patiently for it to arrive

When the barista brought it over and called my name, I realized it was iced - and I quickly (and kindly) let her know it was supposed to be hot

She was super apologetic, we both laughed about, she remade my drink and asked me if I would like to keep the iced one too? (Which I did of course )

And then the moral of the story presented itself to me …

How often do we berate ourselves for making mistakes? Can you think back to times when you have made a mistake and then recall the way you spoke to yourself after? “I’m so stupid, I can’t believe I did that” “why can’t I pay attention and get things right” “what’s wrong with me” etc etc.

But friend, this baristas mistake made my day! How awful would it be if she went home and talked to herself that way???

So here’s the thing: the way we look at mistakes, is the biggest mistake!! they are the most beautiful opportunities to learn and grow, if we so choose …

But we need more than just to switch our mindset about mistakes - we need to love ourselves too. We need to know we are wonderful people, doing our best, and that we are whole despite our “flaws”, that we are growing (this one is key for self love and a healthy existence), and showing up for ourselves and our lives ..

Self love is a non negotiable ingredient in being able to make a mistake and NOT talk to ourselves like we’re stupid or useless or shitty.

So let me ask you this: on a scale of 1-10, where are you at with self love??

If this is something you want to grow, maybe I can help - after all, no matter what my clients come to me for, be it anxiety, IBS, marriage trouble, feeling like crap or anything inbetween, this is a subject that *always* comes up …

Grow this, and watch your life change

And to think - all this started from a Matcha mistake! The lessons are everywhere, if you know where to look for them