When you're disappointed, do you often push harder, let go, or shut down?
When you're disappointed, do you often push harder, let go, or shut down?
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Push on to, be as good, as you can be
Let go, that way I’m not disappointed anymore, and I don’t begrudge the person or thing that disappointed me.
@Lauren63
I find the act of "letting go" can solve many problems in life.
@amiablePeace77
In short run, i shut down. After my emotional phase has passed a little, i think whether to push harder or let go.
I think it depends on what I'm disappointed about. Somethings I can push through. Other things are easy to let go. Big disappointments shut me down for awhile until I can work through it
@mytwistedsoul
Big disappointments can take a while to fully understand what happened and also how they impacts us inside.
@amiablePeace77
It’s a combo …
I initially go go go and then shut down if the outcome is not what I need. Sometimes that gives me a clear head to come up with new ways of looking at it. If I’m mentally exhausted. I let it go….
@peachThinker662
Glad you try to get a different perspective when needed and can let go if things become too much!
@amiablePeace77
I push harder for sure, learn from it and let it fuel me to keep going 🥰
@Amanda84
I like that you focus on "keep going"!
@amiablePeace77
It depends on the situation. I have a bad habit of isolating myself from the world.
I'm a borderline hermit.
@courageouspanda2006
Isolating yourself too much can make one feel lonely! I am glad that you come here and join the forums to share.
@amiablePeace77
I know I isolate myself way too much.
@amiablePeace77 I think I shut down. Shut myself completely even at little things and I'm aware of it. I think I just want to stop. I don't want to do anything.
@caringBubbles3604
Life must be quite difficult if you feel you have to shut down at the slightest challenge.
@amiablePeace77
Disappointed by what? The reaction might be different depending whether you can do something about it or not.
If I wanted to do something outside and it rains too much, it is disappointing and I cannot wish the rain away. So being patient is the best to do.
Disappointed by someone? Who is it? Why? Multiple answers apply. If you have little expectation, you might be less disappointed.
If someone disappoints me big time, I often stay quiet for a while and reflect on what I can do before I act or say something.
When you're disappointed, do you often push harder, let go, or shut down?
@Fradiga
Many things are about expectations, I hear you Fradiga. I like that you take your time before you respond to a situation!
@amiablePeace77 I try harder.... Then I shut down for a while.. Then I try harder again😁💖
Hugs Ami💖
@Tinywhisper11
You are so brave! 👍
@amiablePeace77 only because of people like you💖💖💖