8 Mental Shifts to Never Be Disappointed by Others

Prevent emotional letdowns by shifting your mindset and expectations when dealing with people.

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Disappointment hurts. It hits you like a slap in the face, leaving a bitter taste in your mouth.

We all know what it means when someone you trust lets you down and your expectations crash. It’s the kind of thing that leaves you questioning the people you care about, even the ones who’ve always been there.

You didn’t expect it, but there it is, like an unexpected storm.

But what if you could prepare yourself for it? Not by expecting disappointment, but by adjusting your mindset, shifting your expectations, and learning how to see people (and yourself) in a new light.

These shifts aren’t magic tricks to eliminate disappointment completely (because that’s impossible), but they’re powerful tools to recalibrate how you think and prime yourself to handle things when they inevitably don’t go your way.

Here are eight mental shifts that can change how you interact with others, and in turn, reduce the chances of being disappointed.

Accept That People Are Flawed, Including You