What are you teaching without saying it?
You say mistakes are part of learning. Then someone makes one. You look away, exhale, and check the clock.
What would people conclude matters to you if they were not allowed to quote anything you had said?
The sigh may mean you are tired. The person watching cannot know that. They have your words, your timing, and what your face just did.
One reaction is not the whole environment. Repeated reactions, though, offer clues about what is welcome: asking, trying, taking time, or simply getting it right.
You do not need to perform endless reassurance. Start by noticing whether your reactions support the behaviour you are asking for.
Your reaction is part of the instruction.
TRY THIS 01 SMALL EXPERIMENT
After the next mistake, pause before responding. Ask one neutral question about what happened. Notice what the person tells you before you correct anything.
Today, or the next time it happens.A question from Jana’s collection