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HJFinAZ: Disappointment and Frustration
How can disappointments be opportunities to grow? When we feel thwarted, frustrated or empty it is difficult - but not impossible - to see the positive side of our pain.
Most disappointments come from a sense of failure when our expectations of ourselves or others are not met. If we can work through our initial response or source of frustration that lies within ourselves, we are taking the right steps toward turning our hurts and fears into growth-filled experiences.
Do we have unrealistic expectations of ourselves or approval of us? Have we sold ourselves short by placing our entire self-worth on our jobs, paychecks, or possessions? Have we accepted negative feelings about ourselves, or do we see ourselves as capable human beings?
TODAY I will probe the sources of my self-esteem. I will seek my happiness within myself, not in other people, places, or things.
How can disappointments be opportunities to grow? When we feel thwarted, frustrated or empty it is difficult - but not impossible - to see the positive side of our pain.
Most disappointments come from a sense of failure when our expectations of ourselves or others are not met. If we can work through our initial response or source of frustration that lies within ourselves, we are taking the right steps toward turning our hurts and fears into growth-filled experiences.
Do we have unrealistic expectations of ourselves or approval of us? Have we sold ourselves short by placing our entire self-worth on our jobs, paychecks, or possessions? Have we accepted negative feelings about ourselves, or do we see ourselves as capable human beings?
TODAY I will probe the sources of my self-esteem. I will seek my happiness within myself, not in other people, places, or things.
Naaaaaaaaaaa...I know it all starts and ends with me...BUT it took me a lot of years to learn that though...
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Good post, Pat. Thank you. And yes, today I am doing that...and every day. 
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Like someone trying to overcome an addiction, I truly
have to work on self-esteem on a daily basis. But I do
learn from each day that my thoughts and actions on my
journey may differ from others, but so be it, they are
still just as important as others. Such as yesterday
I stepped out of my apartment and there was what I would
call a small ice sculpture frozen out of an outside
hydrant. Grabbed my camera, took a pic., so awesome, it
had every detail of the praying hands. Others probably
thought I was crazy, but I knew my love for taking odd
pictures was being fulfilled, so that helped with how
I perceive myself.
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HJFinAZ: Disappointment and Frustration
How can disappointments be opportunities to grow? When we feel thwarted, frustrated or empty it is difficult - but not impossible - to see the positive side of our pain.
Most disappointments come from a sense of failure when our expectations of ourselves or others are not met. If we can work through our initial response or source of frustration that lies within ourselves, we are taking the right steps toward turning our hurts and fears into growth-filled experiences.
Do we have unrealistic expectations of ourselves or approval of us? Have we sold ourselves short by placing our entire self-worth on our jobs, paychecks, or possessions? Have we accepted negative feelings about ourselves, or do we see ourselves as capable human beings?
TODAY I will probe the sources of my self-esteem. I will seek my happiness within myself, not in other people, places, or things.
How can disappointments be opportunities to grow? When we feel thwarted, frustrated or empty it is difficult - but not impossible - to see the positive side of our pain.
Most disappointments come from a sense of failure when our expectations of ourselves or others are not met. If we can work through our initial response or source of frustration that lies within ourselves, we are taking the right steps toward turning our hurts and fears into growth-filled experiences.
Do we have unrealistic expectations of ourselves or approval of us? Have we sold ourselves short by placing our entire self-worth on our jobs, paychecks, or possessions? Have we accepted negative feelings about ourselves, or do we see ourselves as capable human beings?
TODAY I will probe the sources of my self-esteem. I will seek my happiness within myself, not in other people, places, or things.
Nice post here and thanks for sharing.
I'm glad I gave up on the "race" long ago....
I can care less what people say about my opinions or me...unless it's a blatant lie.
My entire self worth is placed on my physical-emotional health, with my family and friends, and of course how I evolve and learn in this vampire-ish world.
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Very interesting thread. TY all.
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StressFree: Nice post here and thanks for sharing.
I'm glad I gave up on the "race" long ago....
I can care less what people say about my opinions or me...unless it's a blatant lie.
My entire self worth is placed on my physical-emotional health, with my family and friends, and of course how I evolve and learn in this vampire-ish world.
I'm glad I gave up on the "race" long ago....
I can care less what people say about my opinions or me...unless it's a blatant lie.
My entire self worth is placed on my physical-emotional health, with my family and friends, and of course how I evolve and learn in this vampire-ish world.
You & me both youngster..
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Excellent Word!!!!Thanks Pat!
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How can disappointments be opportunities to grow? When we feel thwarted, frustrated or empty it is difficult - but not impossible - to see the positive side of our pain.
Most disappointments come from a sense of failure when our expectations of ourselves or others are not met. If we can work through our initial response or source of frustration that lies within ourselves, we are taking the right steps toward turning our hurts and fears into growth-filled experiences.
Do we have unrealistic expectations of ourselves or approval of us? Have we sold ourselves short by placing our entire self-worth on our jobs, paychecks, or possessions? Have we accepted negative feelings about ourselves, or do we see ourselves as capable human beings?
TODAY I will probe the sources of my self-esteem. I will seek my happiness within myself, not in other people, places, or things.