Researchers in a recent study concluded that our thoughts after a failure usually serve to justify the failure, and so aren’t likely to lead to self-improvement. To let ourselves feel, rather than merely think about failure, is to open ourselves up to a painful experience. And therein lies the benefit. Emotional pain inspires us to learn from our mistakes, which is why it’s actually a good thing to cry over spilt milk.
Getting emotional about failure can improve your next performance
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