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Learning from Failure: How Making Mistakes Can Change Your Life

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Copyright © 2011 Guest Author. When you attempt an action and it doesn’t turn out how you wanted it to, it can cause a huge drop in your self-esteem. Visit the original article at [link]. Guest Post. W e are often told that we should avoid failure at all costs.

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Science in 2011 suggests that approximately 70 percent of people will experience at least one impostor syndrome episode in their lives. Accepting all of yourself, including your flaws, is a critical part of having healthy self-esteem and self-worth.

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