How Do I Handle Failure? Quiz

Question 0 of 5

When you fail at something important, what’s your first reaction?

I keep trying right away I criticize myself harshly I avoid dealing with it I reflect on what I can learn I immediately seek comfort from others

How do you usually process failure?

I recover quickly and move forward I dwell on my mistakes for a long time I try to ignore it and distract myself I analyze it to gain insight I talk it out with friends or family

What motivates your comeback after failure?

My inner strength to keep going A need to prove I’m not worthless I just want to avoid failing again A desire to grow and improve Encouragement from people I trust

If someone points out your mistake, how do you react?

I take it constructively and adapt I feel ashamed and blame myself I shut down or avoid the person I use it as feedback to grow I look for reassurance that I’m okay

When you look back on past failures, what stands out?

How I managed to bounce back How badly I messed up How I tried to forget about it What I learned from it Who was there to support me