1. Don’t force yourself to bounce back immediately
Say to yourself:
“It’s okay to feel down right now — I allow myself to feel this sadness.”
✅ The more you try to force yourself to cheer up quickly, the more suppressed your disappointment may become. Pause. Let the emotions flow — that’s not a problem.
2. Find someone to sit with you in silence — not someone who tells you to ‘cheer up’
It’s totally normal if you don’t want to talk much and just want quiet company.
✅ Sometimes, more important than being “understood” is simply the feeling of being accepted.
3. Write down your disappointment — not to share, but to witness yourself
Open a notebook or your notes app and write:
How much effort did I put in?
How much did this result mean to me?
What exactly am I most upset about?
✅ You may realize your effort carried weight. Writing it down isn’t for comfort from others — it’s to remind yourself that you deserve your own respect.
4. Do a small, simple task to regain a sense of control
Tidy your desk, make a warm drink, go for a short walk.
✅ These small acts won’t instantly erase disappointment, but they will remind you: You still have the power to choose how you live.
💬 Oh-Potato’s gentle words:
“You don’t need to stand up right away — just don’t give up on yourself.”
“Disappointment doesn’t mean you’re not good enough. It means you once truly hoped.”
“Take your time. Believing in yourself again is already a form of courage.”