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How to Move Forward After Disappointment

By Jewel B, eHow Member

Everyone has faced some disappointment in their life and it can be very difficult to get through. Here are some ways to get up from disappointment and have a fresh perspective.
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

      Step 1

      You will definitely feel sadness, despair, fear, even blaming yourself for a time. Do not keep on dwelling on the disappointment continually and taking these emotions wherever you go and in whatever you do. Be a determined to get pass this and gain from this experience.
  
      Step 2

      Use your present activity that you love to do such as watching a good movie, playing games, taking a walk around the block, exercising, being alone, a favorite sport to get your mind off the situation.
  
      Step 3

      Try to understand why this disappointment occurred and use this an experience where you can learn many lessons from. Look to bring out the positive from the disappointment. Write down what you should do differently and explore your options.
  
      Step 4

      Converse with your friends for strength, comfort, support and advice.
  
      Step 5

      You need to focus your attention away from the pain of disappointment, take up a new hobby such as taking photographs, playing the piano, scrapbooking, painting, knitting, starting a garden, singing and any other activity.
  
      Step 6

      There are many people who always need help. Focus your heart and mind on giving and helping another person, so you are less consumed with your own pain. You can start by looking for volunteer opportunities in your community.
  
      Step 7

      Begin to hope again, have goals, develop a realistic perspective and expect for great things.

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