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The Unexpected Benefits of Disappointment You Can Use to Your Advantage

Written by Maria Connolly on May 17, 2023. Posted in Emotional Intelligence, Fearless Mindset, Handling Change.

Disappointment is a difficult emotion to deal with because it’s painful and generally comes from a loss of some kind. And, for most of us, it triggers harsh, critical, judgmental self-talk. Is that your default setting, too? But the good news is we can turn it on its head and use it to our advantage. […]

Is Lowering Your Expectations the Way to Less Disappointment & More Happiness?

Written by Maria Connolly on October 27, 2021. Posted in Self-Leadership Skills, Stepping Forward.

“People and events don’t disappoint us, our models of reality do. It is my model of reality that determines my happiness or disappointments.” ~ Stephan Zweig Expectations are powerful. Yet they are often a hidden power, because we expect things, without being aware that we’re doing it. We need to bring our hidden, unhelpful expectations […]

Dealing with Disappointment — How to Renew Hope When Expectations Are Crushed

Written by Maria Connolly on June 9, 2021. Posted in Handling Change, Self-Leadership Skills.

“Disappointment to a noble soul is what cold water is to burning metal; it strengthens, tempers, intensifies, but never destroys it.” ~ Eliza Tabor We are the only living organisms on this planet who build our lives around our hopes and expectations. It’s what makes us human. Without hope or expectation, we would be existing, […]

I Am So Disappointed In Myself — What Can I Do About It?

Written by Maria Connolly on May 24, 2023. Posted in Life Skills, Self-Leadership Skills, Stepping Forward.

“I swore I would do better, Maria. I want to do better! But every time I get hurt or stressed out, I can’t help myself. I reach for ________ ( Fill in the blank with chocolate, ice cream, cigarette, alcoholic drink, TV clicker — all the things we distract ourselves with.) I feel so disappointed […]

3 Ways to Bounce Back from Setbacks When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned

Written by Maria Connolly on May 10, 2023. Posted in Life Skills, Self-Leadership Skills, Transform Your Life.

You pin your hopes on getting that promotion, being hired for your dream job, or taking a relationship to a strong commitment. You’re nervous because you question whether you’re ready. You’re scared to step out of your comfort zone, but it’s exhilarating to think this could be your future! And then… you get the news […]

The Unexpected Benefits of Disappointment You Can Use to Your Advantage

Is Lowering Your Expectations the Way to Less Disappointment & More Happiness?

Dealing with Disappointment — How to Renew Hope When Expectations Are Crushed

I Am So Disappointed In Myself — What Can I Do About It?

3 Ways to Bounce Back from Setbacks When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned

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