How to Deal With Disappointment

You are not alone!

Besides fear and anxiety, COVID-19 makes many people feel disappointed. Whether it’s a canceled party or a postponed vacation, disappointment is the result of an unexpected sense of loss.

If not handled in a healthy way, disappointment can lead to lingering feelings of sadness and even depression. Below are five positive steps to help you overcome feelings of disappointment.

Adults are usually so uncomfortable with negative emotions that they tend to try to run away from them. Yet, if you give yourself permission to experience disappointment, you are more likely to be able to process your feelings in a healthy way. The human experience is about feeling authentic emotions. No matter how painful they may be. By learning to deal with negative emotions instead of avoiding them, you are helping to build your personal resilience.

Interestingly, when you share your disappointment with somebody you trust, they can probably understand you. Talking about your disappointment can help you let go, at least in part. Also, the person with whom you share your disappointment can comfort you and help you gain a different perspective.

Disappointment reveals what matters. You are disappointed because your child’s graduation ceremony was dropped? What does this reveal about you? Does it reflect your pride in him or your desire to celebrate his success? Do you consider his graduation to be your graduation as well? Digging deeper and understanding what is causing your disappointment can be a very healthy exercise. From that point, you can continue on to alternate ways of regarding what you value.

You have discovered what you value in Step 3. Then, you can channel the energy of your disappointment into positive actions. For the graduation cancellation, for example, you can offer to host a virtual graduation ceremony. Or create a video with personal congratulatory messages.

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