Grateful for Mistakes
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK
When Mistakes Lead to Better Solutions
Have you ever made a mistake, only to realize—while fixing it—that there was actually an easier way?
That happened to me last month. I was working on an administrative task, carefully entering data. Everything seemed fine—until I reached the end and realized I had forgotten a crucial step that affected multiple entries.
Frustrated, I had no choice but to go back and correct each one. As I started pasting in the missing information, something clicked—I was completing the task much faster than before. That’s when it hit me: Instead of entering the information one by one, it was actually more efficient to paste everything at the end.
Ironically, my mistake ended up teaching me a better way to do the task.
Getting Started
The Hidden Value of Mistakes
When things seem to be working, we rarely stop to question if there’s a more efficient way. But mistakes force us to step back, reevaluate, and sometimes discover a smarter approach.
So the next time you slip up, don’t just fix the mistake—use it as a chance to review your process. You might just find a way to make things easier in the long run.
Ready to Get Started?
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A Note from Happy Spaces
The goal is to add value to your life. If you think this project will add value:
Estimate how long you think it will take. I would recommend doubling the time you estimate.
Look at your calendar over the next week and pick a date and time to get started.
Make an appointment on your calendar for the estimated time.
If you estimate that completing this project will take longer than one hour, I recommend doing it over multiple days. This will support you in getting started!
Prior to starting this project, take a few minutes to make a step-by-step list of EVERY action you need to take to complete this project.
It's not all or nothing. You can choose to implement only the parts of this project that add value to your life.
An Accountability Partner can be a great support in following through on your goals and commitments.
We understand how challenging it can be to implement new habits and systems. For additional support please go to HappySpacesBySarah.com.
Creating a life you don't need a vacation from! ®
Sincerely,
Sarah Weingarten
Meet Sarah
Growing up as the oldest of nine siblings in Upstate New York, I learned to use organization to create sanity among the chaos. Today, I work together with individuals, families, and small businesses to create habits, systems, and spaces that support their needs, goals, and dreams. Clients often refer to our work together as "life-changing" and "better than decades of therapy". What I love most about my work is the lasting impact it has on real people's lives. Nothing makes me happier than hearing the many success stories of clients I have worked with.