Comments on: How to Deal with Disappointment

By: Rejection and identity crisis | Stable Roots

Rejection and identity crisis | Stable Roots — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:21:11 +0000

[...] discovered, still feel good in trikonasana. I also discovered some very good advice in dealing with disappointment and rejection. I also found this quote on the latter [...]

By: brandy

brandy — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:44:08 +0000

Great post. I also have had a few disappointments that really hurt in the pit of my stomach. Mostly work related, like I applied for a promotion or asked to be included on a project, only to be turned down or bumped without explanation.

However, with a few of these disappointments, I realize I’m actually glad I didn’t get chosen. One project turned out to be a total nightmare for the person who was put in charge, and I went on to find my perfect job fit. So, it may seem like a disappointment at the time but it can often be a blessing.

By: The Power To Realise God Through Self Enquiry

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By: business to business strategy

business to business strategy — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:15:10 +0000

I found the best way to deal with disappointment is to expect the worse and prepare the best you can. If you expect and prepare for the worst then, logically, nothing bad can happen (or at least nothing you didn’t expect). This approach sounds depressing but it really isn’t; you are just prepared to deal with whatever happens. You can also become indifferent to failure; it is part of life. If you never fail or are never disappointed then how can you deal with it when it happens? As said before, just expect the worst and let it go!

By: The Power To Realise God Through Self Enquiry

The Power To Realise God Through Self Enquiry — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:11:07 +0000

Felt as if you were mirroring my method. One more step I use whenever applicable: Review and Learn from it.

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Carnival of Healing #161 | — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:36:54 +0000

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By: catylincairo

catylincairo — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:00:23 +0000

I don’t think that one can over come Disappointment. Experiencing this and other negative emotions mean that you have the capacity to feel and enjoy positive ones as well. Folks who try to shield themselves from negative emotions end up not being able to feel positive ones either.

By: Another Note on Disappointment at FreshBlogger

Another Note on Disappointment at FreshBlogger — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:45:12 +0000

[...] of the article, though, it struck me that the same advice he gives in the article works well for dealing with disappointment: If any of this makes you mad, that’s a step in the right direction. Anger is a higher level of [...]

By: ray

ray — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:47:23 +0000

Hey Tony, Flora, and Scooter -

I really appreciate your kind words and insight. Honestly, it’s been a struggle for me to accept a lot of the things that have happened to me over the last few years and this is all a learning experience.

I’m glad that I can share something that may be of use to others in navigating through the troubled waters of life. We all go through times that aren’t the best, but it’s definitely all about what we make of it.

Thanks so much for your comments!

By: Scooter

Scooter — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 23:28:04 +0000

Well put! It isn’t often that I see thoughts similar to my own mirrored so eloquently.

This article comes about at a great time for a lot of people. Whether they are watching their 401ks plummet, or disappointed with another situation in their lives, we all need to be reminded sometimes to get back on that horse, and to see the good in the bad.

So, that being said, allow yourself to be angry, but don’t become bitter. Take some time, but not too much, and keep your chin up. Opportunities abound!