to want to stop messing up

[MessingThingsUpAlot]

I made a mistake at work that I just realised tonight. Hopefully it's not sackable, but was stupid. Im taking steps to rectify. I can't stop thinking about it. I love my job and generally quite good at it. But I'm new so extra important to me that I work well and don't fuck up.

I hate making mistakes. It racks me with guilt, Shane (who's he? I mean 'shame'!! Damn that autocorrect!!) embarrassment, and I really hate myself for cocking up.

I wish I didn't make mistakes. I know that might not b human, but right now I'd settle for robot

Everyone makes mistakes! Come clean about it, put it right and try not to make the same mistake again. So hard though, when you end up overthinking it and feeling crap.

You are human. To err is to be human. You made a mistake and you are taking steps to rectify it.

I know it sounds trite but don't worry. We have all been there.

I personally once lost my company a 10million-dollar contract. I wasn't fired but I learned a massive lesson.

Have a glass of wine and chill out.

I do feel your pain, I am exactly the same when I think I may have messed up. Try to be kind to yourself, what would you say to a dear friend who had made the same mistake?

There isn’t anyone who hasn’t made a mistake at work! I think what makes the difference is the people who try to cover up and deny it and those who admit their mistakes and try to put it right? I know who I have the most respect for.