Did you know that disappointment is third on the list of most-commonly experienced emotions?
It is.
Because bad days happen to the best of us and feeling disappointed, “sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations,” comes naturally when your high hopes have been dashed.
And no matter how positive a person you are, these days you’ll want a “do-over.”
Some days nothing will seem to go right and life will feel harder than usual.
Although it’s natural to feel happy when things go your way and frustrated when they don’t, bouncing back requires you to take intentional steps to turn things around on those days when you’d rather wallow in self-pity.
Awareness is the first step.
Be willing to face your situation, but don’t dwell on it all day. And manage your thoughts. Negative thoughts will breed negative feelings.
“Sometimes when things are falling apart they may actually be falling into place.” – Unknown
Be kind to yourself.
Even though it’s important to look at your situation to see what you can learn, do so with a compassionate attitude. Don’t judge yourself harshly, and don’t get stuck in shame and regret.
“Sometimes the best thing you can do is not think, not wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breathe, and have faith that everything will work out for the best.” – Unknown
Be willing to try a different approach.
It’s okay to give yourself time to recover, but if what you’re doing isn’t working, find an alternative.
“When you face difficult times, know that challenges are not sent to destroy you. They’re sent to promote, increase, and strengthen you.”
We all get knocked down in life.
And it hurts.
But no matter how “let down” you feel, don’t let the negative emotions drag on longer than necessary.
Bounce back fast.
“Sometimes our lives have to be completely shaken up, changed, & rearranged to relocate us to the place we’re meant to be.”
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Althea
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