As a mother, husband, daughter and friend I am always dealing with disappointment.  I find my self struggling a times dealing with it and have to remember how I can help myself regroup and get through another day.

1. Therapy – Some of you might think that this should be at the end of the list, but really why?  If you are struggling with how to deal with something and you have the know how to get the right help then therapy would be the easiest way to do that.
2. Talking – Well, this does happen a lot in therapy of course but I mean talking to the party that disappointed you.  I bet they have no clue they did and I am a big believer in letting others know how you feel.
3. Coping – As painful as getting to the gym is, once I leave I always feel better and I am more able to handle my day.   Exercising is my stress relief but you can do any of them in order to feel better and move forward.
4. Breathe – Yes, we do this one by itself but still when you are upset it is a good idea to focus on your breathing and calm the world around you.
5. Tomorrow is another day – When life gets too complicated, sleep is the best medicine you can have.  Today was disappointing but there is nothing written that tomorrow needs to be the same way.  Enjoy the fact that you can go to bed and wake up with zero disappointments on your plate!

I am sure there are other ways to deal with disappointment and of course there are many unhealthy ways to do it as well.  Can you think of positive/optimistic ways to deal with disappointment?  If so I would love to hear about it in the comment section.