If you can look at yourself and see how the mistake happened, your life will constantly be moving in a direction that makes things easier, less stressful, and much more understandable.
It’s all about the details. The little reach down for the french fry on the floor of your car almost caused you to cross into oncoming traffic. A little mental note to never do that again will prevent future catastrophe.
Taking five minutes before bed to lay out tomorrow’s work will help you feel in control of your day from the jump tomorrow.
Changing the oil you cook with to something with a higher smoke point will help keep that smoke detector from blaring every time you decide to sauté something.
But if we choose to get angry and defensive as if there is nothing we can do to make things better, we choose a more difficult life instead of a more accountable life.