There's no doubt about it, it stinks to get bad news. Whether your child got a low grade on a paper, or the ink ran out of your pen, or you got a diagnosis you weren't expecting, bad news is disappointing at the very least.
What do you do with disappointment? It's inevitable, and I've found that the quicker I am to accept the disappointment and acknowledge it, the better off I am.
Acknowledging negative feelings and sharing them either on paper, or better yet, with a trusted person, helps those negative feelings to shrink. It helps to gain perspective.
I've gone through many disappointments in life.
Little ones and big ones.
Some take longer to process.
Some need a friend to help you.
Some just take minor attitude adjustments and then you're on your way.
Where do you find yourself? What do you do when you face disappointment of any kind?
Find healthy ways to express your disappointment.
1. Stop. take a perspective check and breathe.
2. Listen to your inner wisdom, your intuition, and breathe.
3. Take action.
Even one small step can make a huge difference in your attitude and in your day.
What one thing can you do today to face your disappointment head on, and walk yourself through it?
Blessings to you, friend!
Anne
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