How To Deal With Disappointment

Five Year You

Disappointment is part of being human — but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In this episode, we unpack how to actually deal with the daily (and devastating) letdowns of life — without losing yourself or spiraling.

🧠 What You'll Learn:

• A compassionate definition of disappointment (hint: it’s unmet expectations)
• Why disappointment hurts more when you internalize it
• The difference between processing vs. avoiding pain
• Why your disappointment is likely tied to control or safety
• How to express hurt to others without damaging your relationships
• The power of reframing setbacks as invitations for something better

💡 Real-Life Insights:

• What to say to someone who constantly cancels plans
• How Andrew and Cat are teaching their kids to ask for what they need
• Why expressing disappointment in a kind, clear way can actually strengthen relationships
• The mind-body impact of suppressing negative emotions

✅ Our Go-To Reframes:

• “Rejection is protection.”
• “I’m not upset — I’m just disappointed.”
• “There must be something better coming.”
• “This didn’t define my worth — I’m still me.”
• “What if this is an invitation for something I couldn’t see yet?”

🛠️ Tools to Work Through Disappointment:

• ✍️ Journaling: Don’t let unspoken emotion fester
• 🧘 Deep Breathing or a Walk: Move the energy through you
• 🎯 Core Values: Anchor into who you are, not what happened
• 💬 Honest Conversations: Kindly express what let you down
• 🧠 Curiosity: “I wonder what this situation is trying to teach me?”

✨ Glimmers of the Week:

Cat: A wild “May-cember” day suddenly opened up — less chaos, more music, and her daughter’s orchestra concert.

Andrew: His son finally gets to go fishing, and his daughter is graduating. A proud and peaceful parenting week.

💬 Want Help Navigating Life’s Letdowns?

If you’ve been stuck in a loop of disappointment — with people, plans, or yourself — you don’t have to stay there. Five Year You coaching can help you reframe, rebuild, and rediscover your path.

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Remember:

Disappointment isn’t failure — it’s feedback.

It’s not a signal that you’re broken — it’s an opportunity to build a deeper relationship with yourself.

Feel it, learn from it, release it.

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