If you make a mistake and choose a bad option, do not dwell on it.  Repent, which means turn around and change.  See how you could have done things differently and choose differently next time.  It is necessary, after making a bad choice, to analyze it, and think about how you could have done it differently, so as not to repeat it.

Here are some major areas to think about.

Commitments:

We all have commitments. Commitments are a part of life. When you have commitments, you enter into promises that you’ll get something done. Start making commitments to youself. I commit to change habits that obstruct me from accomplishing my goals, or bettering my personal life.  Don’t overcommit to others.  Have a reputation for doing what you say you will do.  Commit carefully.

Skills:

Evaluate your skills to see how you are able to use them to better your life. While you’re evaluating your skills, search for new skills. Reach deep down, accept the discomforts, fears, or things you don’t like, look past them and find new skills.

Priorities:

Do you have your priorities straight? Do you have all your plans in perspective? Reassess your plans to make certain that you’re on the right path to improve your personal life. If you notice areas you can improve, do not be afraid to take action. Taking action is vital for anything you do that helps to improve your life.

Failure:

How do you view failure? Failure is common and happens to all us every day. Failure helps us to learn how to develop and grow into a better person. If you sit around stressing failure, then you’re heading nowhere quick. Failure is a part of life. Learn from your failures and make a plan to do better next time.

Saying No:

Individuals hear the word “no” and fear it. “No” isn’t a rejection. When you say, “No, I’m not going to the bar,” you’re saying, “I have better things to do than waste my time in a building filled with drunks.” Sometimes you have to tell somebody you love, “no”.  For example, you may have to tell your better half no when he or she asks you to watch TV when you know you have to hit the books. Do not let your mate hold you back. It’s ok to say “no”.

Rules:

We all follow rules. Rules are a part of life.  Many rules are there for a reason, such as “stop when the light turns red”.   Learn how to work within rules to accomplish what you need to accomplish.  If you consider rules to be a continual personal obstacle, and you simply fight them all the time, maybe you should consider a different profession or job.  Do not make everyone else’s life miserable.  This will not help you improve your own life.

Trials:

Life is filled with trials.   How do you handle trials? If you’re willing to take risks in life, likely you handle trials well. On the other hand, if you fear changes, then you’ll need to find a way to deal with the trials in life. Regrettably, too many individuals deal with these trials by drinking excessively or drugging. Do not be one of these individuals.