"How will we answer when disappointment knocks on our door?"

Truth be told being disappointed most definitely sucks. That is the real raw truth. We all experience it at some point. It comes disguised in many forms: a broken relationship, a business that didn't work out, a plan that fell to the wayside, or a goal we fell short from. How do we handle this? What do we do when we are caught in the middle of being disappointed?

Here are actions you can implement next time you need to rise above feelings of discouragement.

GRIEF- I get it! this word brings a negative vibe to any mood. But grieving is a helpful tool that stands at the threshold of our new beginning. Grieving is the process that allows us the freedom to heal and overcome our feelings of "poor me" "why me". It is more than OK to dwell in grief for a time. But it is NOT your resting place. Recognize though that there has to be a moment when the grieving process must come to an end is critical in your healing. Denying the emotion is unhealthy and can lead to unresolved sadness that can potentially lead into something more serious, so eat the pint of ice cream, shed the tears, but then take a deep look within and stand strong. Remember the Lord is with you.

ACCOUNTABILITY: I get that most of you are perfect and did not do anything to create the situation you are in, however, for the ones like me, although few I am sure, take stock in the process, look at the circumstance with an objective lens and decide in what areas you could have done better without allowing yourself to create self-pity or the ever so "victim mentality". The truth is that there are moments in our lives that we lacked the wisdom and common sense to act properly and or work at the level of potential that didn't match the success we were aiming for. This action is important because it is a place of growth. If taken seriously it is the pivotal moment where we go from "victim" to " conqueror". We acknowledge where we went wrong, where we could have done better, but instead of feeling beaten, we become stronger and wiser.

REFOCUS- This is where the excitement kicks in! In this stage, we get to unleash our creativity, plan, strategize, and commit wholeheartedly to achieving our goal. The best part? We're not starting from scratch; we're launching from a foundation of emotional triumph. We've grown wiser and more knowledgeable, setting us up for success!

These three actions are beneficial in every aspect of life. I am confident in everyone's success, and we can trust that God's plans exceed our expectations. We simply need to be attuned to His calling. Remain true and humble.