How to Deal with Frustration Dealing with disappointment effectively requires a specific set of skills. Disappointment is something we all fear. Think about the bad feeling you get when your best friend doesn't return your calls or texts. Or perhaps you were with a group of friends who turned down what you thought was a really good offer. Frustration can range from minor to major and can occur daily or less frequently. One thing is for sure: disappointment leads to devastation because our needs and expectations are not met. And if disappointment builds up, it can lead to feelings of sadness and anxiety. I offer you effective ways to cope with disappointment so that you can deal with it effectively in the future. 1. Assess your expectations. Perhaps you expect too much from others. Everyone has their limits, and everyone does things at the speed and pace that suits them. Expecting someone to answer your call immediately can leave you frustrated if that person is very busy or doesn't put the same amount of emphasis on the relationship. Likewise, your partner may simply have no idea what you need emotionally. The list of possible scenarios is endless. Lowering your expectations can prevent frequent disappointments.2. Calm yourself down. Yes, you may have been expelled from the company or fired. No, you may not have been treated the way you liked. The day must and must go on. 3. Think about what helps you calm down. Call a friend or relative who is good at making you feel better and can help you put things into perspective. Or plan to do something that makes you happy all the time. We all benefit from having something to look forward to, right?4.Try to see the lesson in disappointment. Think about the situation and why it could have gone wrong. Does your partner know what you need? Should you be clearer about your needs? Are you calling the wrong person? We learn not only about ourselves, but also about others by how we react to each other. 5. End relationships that you no longer need. If a relationship is more frustrating than anything else, you may reevaluate the role and status of the relationship in your life. After a while, the relationship may become even more frustrating for you. You may or may not discuss this with your friend, colleague, partner or even neighbor. If not, perhaps less contact is needed. How often are you disappointed? What helps you cope with this? With respect to you, psychologist Yulia Karachinova .