It takes a couple seconds to come across something negative when utilizing social media networks. However, the other day, a post regarding #failforwardcampaign intrigued me as I scrolled through my feed. The campaign advocates the process of trial and error, and to focus on their past mistakes that made them stronger today. Here are my top 2 failures that I have learned to embrace:

1) Fail Mails

Once a grade below a 70 is put into the grade book, the school district sends failing assignment emails to every student’s parents. After receiving several emails, I am encouraged to work harder to improve my grades. Since then, I have never gotten below an 85 on an assignment or in an overall class.

2) Drama Queen

In 5th grade, I was notorious for starting drama with my friends and classmates. After being called a “drama queen,” I realized how much I hurt everyone around me. Now, I know how to react and respond to situations. I avoid causing or engaging in drama, to change my reputation as a peacemaker.

Failures are inevitable. However, with the right mindset, you can change it to something joyous. I have learned to accept my failures, so that I can work towards a better me. If we all work ourselves first and promote optimism on social media, we can change the world to a better place.