"خودت را بخاطر اشتباهات و خطاهایت ببخش و ادامه بده"

Everyone messes up. That’s life. Sometimes we make choices that we later regret, or we behave in ways that don't align with our true selves. The key to moving forward is not dwelling on these mistakes. Instead, we need to forgive ourselves and let go.

Think back to when you were a kid just learning to ride a bike. You probably fell a few times, right? Skinned knees and bruised egos. But you didn't sit there on the sidewalk, forever angry at yourself for losing balance. You got up, maybe brushed away a tear or two, and tried again. That’s the essence here: accept that you’re human, that you’ll stumble, and that’s perfectly okay.

This quote might’ve been said by someone reflecting on their past, realizing how much time they'd wasted beating themselves up over things they couldn’t change. Or perhaps it’s advice given to a friend going through a rough patch—someone who's stuck in a cycle of self-blame and can’t seem to move forward.

Let’s talk about a real-life example. Picture Sarah, a talented graphic designer. She was handed a major project, a real career-maker. But with the pressure, she missed a crucial deadline. The client was furious, and the project was given to someone else. Sarah could’ve wallowed in her mistake—many of us would. Yet, she chose to forgive herself. She analyzed what went wrong, learned from it, and improved her time management. The next big project? She nailed it. Because she didn’t let one mistake define her whole career.

So, how can you use this in your life? Start by acknowledging your mistakes. Don’t ignore them or pretend they didn’t happen. Reflect on what went wrong and why. Then, forgive yourself. Easier said than done, right? Here’s a trick: think about what you’d say to a friend in your situation. Chances are, you’d be a lot kinder and more understanding to them than you are to yourself. Practice that same compassion inwardly. Finally, take what you’ve learned and move forward. No need to keep looking back and reliving it.

Imagine you’re at a coffee shop with a friend, and they’re pouring their heart out about a recent mistake. Maybe they said something they shouldn’t have in a heated moment, and now they’re racked with guilt. You’d probably tell them, “Hey, we all mess up. What’s important is that you learn from it and don’t let it weigh you down forever.” That’s the same advice you need to give yourself.

We’ve all had those moments. Like that time you sent an email to the wrong person—remember how you cringed? We’ve all been there. But did it end your career? No. You moved on, didn’t you?

So, forgive yourself. Learn from your faults and mistakes, then move on. Life’s too short to spend it stuck in the past. Treat yourself with the same kindness you’d offer a good friend. And just like learning to ride that bike, every fall is just another step towards mastering the ride.