Disappointment is a harsh reality, am I right? Whether we like it or not, people will disappoint us from time to time. As adults, we are expected not to get affected by our disappointments (especially by others). We have certain expectations to live up to. We have to focus on either preventing ourselves from being disappointed, or taking care of ourselves when disappointments come our way.
Acknowledge your feelings. You don’t have to tell everyone you are disappointed, but focus on those feelings internally and deal with them.
Take better care of yourself. There’s nothing more disappointing than being forgotten by the people whom you consider important. Although you may be hurt, you can’t punish yourself because of the way people treat you. Instead of sulking, seek out the company of other friends. Your time is worth being shared with people who deeply care more about you. Plan a day of pampering yourself.
Recognize your unmet needs. In situations where the disappointment is triggered by a betrayal or being let down, seek for the reasons why that happens. Ask yourself if the disappointment is caused by your needs that are not met. Evaluate your expectations of others. We can’t always expect the same dedication, loyalty, and availability of others that we would give to others.
What do you think?
