From Psychologies · Guillaume Servant · · 1m 10s
5 Phrases That Help People Recover From Failure
People who bounce back after failure repeat these 5 phrases instead of self-criticism.
In brief
People who bounce back after failure repeat these 5 phrases instead of self-criticism. People who bounce back after failure use five specific phrases to protect motivation instead of self-criticism. Originally reported by Psychologies.
The Language of Success After Failure
People who bounce back after failure use specific phrases to protect motivation instead of self-criticism.
“La frontière entre ceux qui réussissent brillamment et les autres se joue souvent dans le langage intérieur”
Nir Eyal's 5 Success Phrases
Nir Eyal, a behavioural design expert and author of Beyond Belief, identifies five phrases that help people bounce back after failure.
“Ces cinq petites phrases ne ressemblent à rien et changent pourtant tout”
The First Phrase for Learning
Instead of saying 'I didn't understand', repeat 'I haven't understood yet' to open the door to learning.
“Au lieu de vous dire 'Je n'ai pas compris ça', répétez-vous 'Je n'ai pas encore compris ça'”
Avoiding Self-Blame
When feeling criticized, remember that setbacks are information, not a final verdict on your value.
“Ces messages sont des informations, pas une finalité”
Self-Compassion Technique
Ask yourself what you would say to a friend in this situation to activate self-compassion and boost motivation.
“Qu'est-ce que tu dirais à un ami dans cette situation ?”
The Power of Competence Over Talent
Focus on developing skills rather than proving talent to reduce fear of judgment and make mistakes more manageable.
“Je développe une compétence, je ne prouve pas mon talent”
Temporary Feelings, Permanent Goals
Remember that temporary feelings don't define you; your goals remain constant despite setbacks.
“Ce que je ressens est temporaire, mon objectif ne l'est pas”
In short
People who bounce back after failure use five specific phrases to protect motivation instead of self-criticism.
