Disappointment

As a content writer, it can be discouraging to pour your heart and soul into an article, only to find that nobody seems to be reading it. You may begin to doubt your abilities and wonder if you’re wasting your time. But the truth is, if nobody is reading your…

I needed to take a two hour journey to be at a jetty at 8am today. It was an agreed time with a client and failure to meet up would cost a lot. First, I could not get to the destination without the jetty. Second, I can’t imagine the disappointment…

Something happens after life’s beaten us with disappointment, we start to lose our optimism. Disillusioned, we measure expectation, doing away with it altogether or holding on to very little of it just to quell the noise of undying hope within. This happened to me after I experienced a shattering disappointment…

The three stages of failure in life and work(and how to fix it) Failure is an inevitable part of life, and it's something that we all have to deal with at some point. Whether it's in our personal or professional lives, failure can be a difficult experience to overcome. …

Balancing the disappointment and excitement of being in second place — Imagine getting offered an opportunity you really wanted. Imagine still being disappointed. It’s weird being disappointed after good news. You should be proud, but you can’t help but feel like you could have done better. It’s like being the runner-up, and it’s tough not to compare yourself to others. Sometimes…