✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

15.9 – Using “Trial and Error” Without Feeling Like a Failure: Trial and error isn’t a flaw—it’s how humans learn. When something doesn’t work, it offers feedback, not proof of failure. At home, experimenting safely builds mastery, like testing different cleaning methods or repair steps. The trick is staying curious instead of critical. Saying “that didn’t work—why?” trains your brain to analyze outcomes instead of labeling them bad. People who practice trial and error become more adaptable because they stop fearing imperfection. Each small attempt strengthens memory, skill, and confidence. Documenting what works prevents future repeats of the same mistake. Over time, failure feels less personal and more like information. When you view each attempt as progress, your household becomes a lab for growth rather than a place of pressure. You start trusting that persistence, not perfection, turns confusion into competence.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
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  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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