I could blame it on the election season but then that wouldn’t demonstrate me taking ownership. I did it. I was wrong.

It’s a week later, and Facebook still provokes stress. I had a part to play in sharing social media that resulted in outcomes that scare so many of us. And even now, though I’ve tried to not go there, the negativity proliferates.

If you don’t have something good to say, don’t say anything at all. It’s an old adage, but one I’m trying to follow on social media. My mistake is that I gave a lot of free media coverage to attention-getting stories and individuals that didn’t warrant my time or focus. My new approach is to focus on being a creator rather than a consumer, and to build up rather than tear down. This website is a first step.

What’s the mistake you’re ready to own up to today?