If You're Wrong, You're Wrong!

"We often lean towards the things that have a negative connotation." – X.

Who else has experienced doing something wrong and getting upset because of how you were scolded for it? It’s that situation where you know you’re obviously in the wrong, but you still take offense at how the other person points it out.

Now, it’s possible the person is being unreasonably harsh or blowing the situation out of proportion. However, if you’re wrong, you’re wrong, there’s no two ways about it. By focusing on the person’s tone or the way they address the issue, rather than reflecting on your actions, you risk downplaying your offense, which isn’t right.

As the saying goes, "Two wrongs don’t make a right." So, when you mess up, own up to it and learn to take responsibility.

I’m not writing this from a place of superiority but from experience. I’ve been in this situation too many times, messing up and then getting upset over how the issue was addressed. This reaction often leads me to overemphasize the scolding and underestimate the seriousness of my offense.

This shift in focus breeds a kind of irrational anger. Why should you get angry when you’re clearly in the wrong?

Frankly, regardless of how the matter is addressed, if you’re wrong, you should take a step back, accept the scolding, and face the consequences of your actions without shifting the blame.

Dearest reader, focusing on the insult or consequences of our mistakes often makes us lose sight of why we’re being scolded or facing repercussions in the first place. Always remind yourself of the reason behind the consequences, so you don’t get unnecessarily upset about how they’re delivered.

@favvy_Okwans🖤.