Fear of Making Mistakes at Work Session
A guided session to reduce fear of mistakes, perfectionism, overchecking, and hesitation at work.
Start this sessionIs this session right for you?
A quick, honest look - so you start in the right place.
What's inside
Nine gentle, guided steps - each with a short video and a practical activity.
- Is This Session Right for You?
- Why Mistakes Feel Dangerous
- Mistake vs Identity
- Perfectionism and Overchecking
- Main Practice: Safe Mistake Learning Plan
- Imperfect Action Practice
- Real-Life Mistake Examples
- 7-Day Mistake Fear Plan
- When to Seek Help
Worksheets you can keep
View them on screen and download as a PDF, beautifully laid out.
Mistake Fear Self-Check
A gentle reflection on your relationship with mistakes at work.
Mistake Meaning Map
Separate fear-driven meaning from realistic meaning.
Overchecking Tracker
Track where checking goes past useful into draining.
Safe Mistake Learning Plan
Ready responses for before, during, and after mistakes.
7-Day Mistake Fear Plan
One good-enough action a day - print it and tick as you go.
How it works
Watch & reflect
Short guided videos walk you through each idea in plain, simple language.
Practise
Each step has a small activity. Your answers save privately on your device.
Keep your tools
Download worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan to continue on your own.
Revisit anytime
Come back whenever you need it. The session resumes where you left off.
Questions, answered
Is this therapy or medical treatment?
No. This is a guided self-help experience built on practical, well-known methods. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or a replacement for a professional. If your feelings are intense or lasting, please speak with a doctor or mental-health professional.
Who is this session for?
Mistake fear, overchecking, delaying work, perfectionism, fear of criticism, and feeling anxious before submitting tasks.
Who is it NOT suitable for?
Severe anxiety, OCD-like checking, workplace bullying, trauma, panic, or high-risk work requiring formal supervision.
How long does it take?
About 35-45 min, split into small steps. You can pause and resume anytime, and revisit as often as you like.
Is my information private?
Yes. Anything you write in the activities is saved privately on your own device, never uploaded.
Do I get worksheets I can keep?
Yes. The session includes worksheets, trackers and a 7-day plan you can view on screen and download as a PDF.
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Ready when you are
Take it gently, at your own pace. You can begin now and come back anytime.
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