Failure is a part of life

None of us are perfect. Failing is part of life, it's part of being flawed, it's part of being human - none of us are exempt. Accepting that we will fail at some point or have failed previously, that it is perfectly normal and OK, can greatly decrease anxiety. Much like my previous post on control, holding onto the fear of failure can result in catastrophic emotions (anxiety, depression, envy, unhealthy anger, shame). You can, of course, feel disappointed or upset but understanding that failing does not indicate your worth can be incredibly empowering. You are of course, only human.