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how to deal with disappointment

Disappontment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that follows the failure of expectations to manifest .
The greater the obstruction , and the greater the will, the more the frustration is likely to be.

Every day , people deal with disappointments . Depending on how big the disappointment may
dissipate after a short while or hang over your life for an extended period of time . If not handled
properly , disappointments can lead to depression and eventually apathy .Causes of disappointment
may be internal or external . In people , internal frustration may arise from challenges in fulfilling
personal goals and desires , instinctual drives and needs , or dealing with perceived deficiencies ,
such as a lack of confidence or fear of social situations . External causes of frustration involve
conditions outside an individual , such as a blocked road or a difficult task . No one is immune to
disappointment , sin is in the world and the nature of man is to go towards it . You are not alone if
you have experienced disappointment and have reacted in a negative way . the positive side of
disappointment is that it is a great opportunity to develop an awareness of what your limits are

Anger doesn not any problem , profanity is a waste of breath and blame is an exercise in self-
righteousness that really has no place if one is being disappointed . Psychologists usually tell their
patients '' disappointment is just disappointment , acknowledge the fact and move on '' .

First , pay attention to the emotional impact of the disappointment . do not try to deny , rationalize
or minimize it . Let it play out without either suppressing it or acting on impulses to express your
feelings in inappropriate settings . You may feel numb at first or experience intense feelings of
anger , hurt, or selfcriticism . Such shocks are events that set a process in motion and not to deny
the fact that they are painful and can be , for a certain period of time , disorienting . The important
point is this : you are at the beginning of a process that can be an opportunity for new perspective .
Many of us look at the world and see two groups of people : winners and losers or those who get
what they want out of life and those who don't . But in reality life is more complicated than that .
Nobody gets everything he or she yearns for. when life has dealt you a aintful blow , let it hurt but
trust yourself to get over it . You might find that your disappointment is an opportunity to change
course towards a more positive direction . think of disappointment as a troubleshooting tool which
helps you iron out the kinks in your perception of reality . By using the knowledge from your
previous experience , you can act more accurately towards your goals and dreams . Remember ,
enthusiasm is followed by disappointment and even depression , and then by renewed enthusiasm.

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