#73 How to deal with disappointments

Have you had high expectations after a job interview – but then were not chosen?

Were you sure, you will get the promotion at work – but that went to another colleague?

Have you had high expectations when participating in a competition – but it didn’t go as planned?

Experiencing these disappointments don’t feel great. But they are part of life and the goal is not to avoid them – but to manage them!

First, it is important to understand that being disappointed always means that expectations have not been fulfilled. So, how to deal with that emotion once ‘sh*t hits the fan’?

In this episode you will learn:

• Why it is important to recognize and admit your negative emotions
• Which emotional process you are going through after a disappointment
• How to overcome your ego, bring back your energy and positive mood, step-by-step

I am explaining this process based on my own experience of a disappointment on a public speaking contest, that had happened to me end of May.

Here you can find the ‘scale of emotions’ by Abraham-Hicks that I am referring to:

https://toc-now.com/2015/10/12/abraham-hicks-emotional-guidance-scale/

Whether you are currently looking for a new job or want to excel at your workplace, I would be happy to support you in your skillful self-presentation, so that you can have a successful and fulfilling career by being able to show your true, authentic self! Therefore, this podcast is based on three pillars:

• Self-confidence & self-esteem

• Managing your emotions

• Concrete communication techniques based on NLP

And in each episode, you will hear about one of them. – Subscribe to not miss any important points!

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