Answer: I would define commendations simply as “praise” and it would be a noun. Breaking down commendations into “commend” and “tion” allows me to see the definition of the root and then be able to apply the rule of the suffix, in this case, being that it forms nouns of action.
Explanation:
If you think/remind yourself of failing, it will surley happen again.
You need to think of how you can do it, and try a different approach because sometimes self-confidence can help in certain situations.
(I hope it helps you some!)