WELLSAID October 2019

Failure is an inevitable

part of life. Sometimes we learn from our mistakes, and sometimes we just don't know what went wrong. By embracing failure, you are accepting yourself and your situation as a part of life. It is an opportunity for growth, but it is not a measure of your future or self-worth. While some things are out of your control, failure and success often go hand-in-hand — success

usually comes as a result of

past failures. Embracing failure can lead to success down the road.

Learn to let go

—Focus on what you do well. After failure, you may feel like there's nothing good about you. But in truth, everyone has something unique to them that they do well. —Define failure as temporary. Failure is a loss, but avoid looking at this loss as permanent. Failure happens at various points in our lives. These points are temporary moments or small snapshots in the larger scope of your month, year, and lifetime.

Find Inspiration

—Learn from mistakes. Who doesn't make mistakes at some point in their lives? While mistakes are things that happen, it is about what we learn from them that matter. We can't take back

the past, but that doesn't mean that history is going to repeat itself. —Focus on how failure and success go hand-in-hand. If you never try, then you never succeed. Perseverance is key to many successes. Few people succeed by sheer luck. You often have to work hard and avoid letting others determine your fate. While your measures of "success" may not always be attainable, that does not mean that you have failed.

Prepare for the next time

—Own up to your own faults. Being accountable for your actions is an admirable quality in life and at work. It means that you embrace your own part in a difficult situation. Taking ownership of what you can do to improve or change will help others to see you as a flexible and resilient

person. —Avoid placing blame. Be respectful to yourself and others regardless of the success or failure. This review process should help you to prevent or decrease mistakes in the future. While finding solutions to your mistakes may not be easy or fun, it will help to prepare you for next time. —See your future goals as challenges. You will find greater reward when doing something difficult rather than something easy. Evaluate what worked and what didn't. Assessing what happened shouldn't be about your character flaws. Take an objective look at what occurred, and focus on what you can do better for next time. —Don't let fear of failure determine your future fate. Believe that the willingness to try new things and learn from them will help you grow in the future. —Focus on the future rather than the past. If you see failure as an opportunity to get closer to your goal, then it becomes something to be expected and even anticipated. If you're not failing, then you're probably not pushing yourself enough.

https://www.wikihow.com/Embrace-Failure, Paul Chernyak

Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be.

~Wayne W. Dyer

IN THIS ISSUE: Embrace Failure ● Shower Workout ● Halloween Tricks ● Crockpot Dog Food

HOW TO: Embrace Failure

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Crockpot

DOG FOOD

DIY dog food can be easily made right in the slow cooker. Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 cups brown rice 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (rinsed and drained) 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, cubed 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped 1/2 cup peas, frozen or canned (rinsed and drained) 4 cups water

Instructions: — Stir in all ingredients into a 6-qt slow cooker. — Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours, stirring as needed. — Let cool completely.

It’s cheaper and healthier than store-bought and it’s freezer friendly.

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Be the person your dog thinks you are. - C. J. Frick Mindful by Sodexo

Last minute buyer.

Wait to buy your candy — curbing how much you eat before trick or treat night.

Make your dentist happy.

Skip the candy that sticks to your teeth.

Be a creative giver.

Hand out non-sugary treats and toys. Options: animal crackers, pretzels, snack cups, Play-Doh, crayons, stickers, and tattoos.

Eat First.

Have a healthy dinner before you go out — encouraging less sampling.

Go old school.

Leave the car at home and walk from house to house.

Indulge a little.

Have fun that night, but portion out the candy over the next few days. Maybe one in the lunch bag, or as an after-school snack, or an after-dinner treat.

A few TRICKS to help you have fun and enjoy the day with your

health in mind.