Disappointment is that feeling you get when you don't get what you want or when things don't go your way.
Talking Points:
- 4 steps for handling disappointment:
- Step #1: Let it sting for a minute. It’s okay to feel disappointed and to figure out why you’re feeling sad.
- Step #2: Learn from it! Learn what went wrong and avoid doing that the next time!
- Step #3: Stay positive! Bad days don’t last forever and a good day is coming soon, so smile!
- Step #4: Forget about it! Don’t get stuck thinking about the bad things that have happened. Let it go, distract yourself and move on!
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share the last time you felt disappointed. How did you act?
- What did you learn from that situation?
- Think about the water in the glass example. Why is it better to see the positive side- water is in the cup rather than the cup isn’t totally full? As a class, come up with an example of how you can see the positive side of a hard situation.
- How will you distract yourself the next time you feel disappointed?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
