Who of us have not been disappointed in life at one point or another? There are too many things that makes us feel disappointed, so we are right to expect it anytime. It could be family, business, government, relationship, kids, employment, life, etc. So in the face of so many sources of let down, how can we cope and ensure that we do not remain in a permanent state of loss? Here are 5 practical suggestions that could help!

1. Re-evaluate your expectations: Sometimes, we are the architects of our own disapointments. when we set unrealistic expectations, we are simply creating the environment for a possible heartbreak in the future. For example, if you set a goal to make 2 millions dollars in 6 months and your job or business cannot support such expectations, then you will be disappointed by the time 6 months elapse. So to cope with disappointment, we need to check whether our expectations were attainable or simply unrealistic.

2. View your experience as training: We can take positive things out of an otherwise disappointing situation. We can learn from our experience. For example, if we discovered that our expectations were unrealistic, we can learn to set realizable targets and have a workable plan to achieve our goals. Or we can also learn to be resilient and never stop trying. The truth is that when we try to discover why our expectations failed, then a negative situation can really teach us how to be successful.

3. Talk to a trusted friend: A true friend can help you cope. They may not say or do much, but their presence alone can make a more painful situation bearable. A friend in need is a friend indeed. If we have a true friend who understands us well and our situation, we can really have a shoulder to lean on and cope.

4. Acknowledge your feelings: This is the worst thing that can happen to someone that is in a negative situation. Most people will try to bottle it up. Others want to separate from people and stay alone. When we try to suppress our feelings and act like nothing happened, we will boil inside. Instead of hiding our feelings, we should admit it openly. If our situation was caused by someone, we want to calmly tell the person how we feel. Letting it out is a big step towards recovery! Hiding our disappointment is a huge way to breakdown for a long time.

5. Your situation is temporary: Remember that whatever happens, your situation can change. Always remind yourself that there could be light at the end of a tunnel. Bear in mind that you are not at the end the road. When one way closes, another could open. So no matter how bad it is, let it always ring somewhere in your mind that there is hope. A lot can change - in a very short time when we never expected it.

Conclusion

There is no shortage of situations that could cause disappointment. We can face it unexpectedly. We want to remember that we can walk through any negative situations and come out on top. The right thoughts, feelings and actions can turn a sour situation into something great. Always remain positive.

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