Dealing With Disappointment

Every human has their own way of dealing with the dreaded ache we've named 'disappointment.' After all, if you've never experienced it, you are hardly human.

There are different degrees of the stuff, from a scale of 'Mom said she was making bacon for breakfast; she didn't mention that it was turkey,' to 'I won't be able to fulfill my life long dream of being an Olympian because I broke my leg.' It just so happens that the same curing techniques are effective no matter what side of the spectrum you are on.

What techniques am I talking about? Well, yoga always helps. Particularly the yoga move 'curl up in a fetal position and cry for three hours straight.' That one almost always does the trick; works like magic.

Another good idea is finding various ways to distract yourself. Although this is more effective for overcoming turkey bacon, it doesn't hurt to try on any scale.* The key here is to push your feelings deep within yourself until you are emotionally stable enough to deal with them. Although it may seem like a temporary solution, it really isn't, as long as you teach yourself to do it properly. Some people are better at it than others, but don't worry; all it takes is a little practice.

*Warning: this technique, if used too often, may result in depression, headaches, heartache, stomach aches, and plain old aches all around. If you have shown signs of these side effects, please consult your doctor (or mother, or father, or sibling, or friend. Anyone who will listen to your whines) and tell them everything that is on your heart. This may be, in fact, the most effective way to deal with your problems, come to think of it.

How do you deal with disappointment? Let me know in the comments below!