How To Best Deal with Disappointment

Every woman faces disappointments in life, both big and small.

It is essential to accept our disappointments and not just ignore them, but how do we do it effectively? The answer rests in discovering constructive ways to accept disappointments.

* If you let it, disappointment can build character and patience. Learning to deal with disappointments constructively can make you a stronger woman in the end.

Coping with Disappointment

One of the first things to do when dealing with disappointment is to identify old coping strategies. Everyone has them. Do you reach for that pint of rocky road ice cream? Do you withdraw into a room all by yourself? Do you get drunk trying to forget the disappointment?

Once you recognize that your old strategy is not working, it is time to create a new one.

Five tips for effectively dealing with your disappointments:

1. Acknowledge what you are feeling. You can honestly express the emotions you are feeling. This acknowledgment is about how you think about the situation, not about others. Articulate your feelings. While always being respectful, but do not be afraid to let others know how you feel.

* There is no right or wrong way to feel. Your feelings are valid. If you do not voice your opinion, you will harbor resentment and stress yourself out. Be truthful with yourself regarding how you feel about the situation.

2. Put things in perspective. Even small disappointments can seem huge at first. But once you have conveyed your hurt, frustration, or anger, step back. Look at the big picture. How much of an effect will this disappointment have on you next week, next month, or in a year?

* Take a deep breath. Go for a walk. Put your disappointment into scale. Taking time for reflection and stepping away from the situation will calm your nerves. So, you will be better able to handle the frustration.

3. Never doubt yourself. Sometimes disappointment can make women feel like failures. You may speculate why these things happen to you, or you may think you were foolish for getting your hopes up in the first place. But none of that is the truth. Do not let yourself give in to these thoughts of negativity!

* Remember that disappointment is not exclusive to you. Every woman has been disappointed at some time in life. As an alternative to getting down on yourself, think about what could have been done differently. Learn from the experience.

4. Look for a resolution or compromise. You can not have your way all the time, but sometimes there may be a second option acceptable to both parties.

* Take a few deep breaths. Relax. Look for that silver lining. It is conceivable to find something positive in almost every situation.

5. Reevaluate. Make changes when required. Occasionally as we experience disappointment, it may be a sign that we need to reevaluate priorities. Depending on the degree of disappointment you are facing, you may need to make minor or significant changes to your life.

* Learn to be flexible. Refocusing your attention to your new goals will help you forget about your disappointment.

Do Not Give Up

Any woman with even a small degree of success in life has faced disappointments.

* Winners simply do not quit. Winners learn from failures and disappointments. They go on and achieve their greatest goals.

You can become your own biggest motivator! Do not take too lightly the power of self-encouragement by saying, "I will do this. I can make it. I want to get through this and become a better person!"

You do not need to allow disappointment to lower your self-confidence. That is not to say that you should gloss over your feeling. But, you can simply learn how to deal with your disappointments effectively, then move on to bigger and better things.

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