[header] How to handle disappointment [title] Experience your emotions. [step] In the direct aftermath of disappointment, it's important that you experience your emotions. When dealing with anything difficult in life, it's vital to acknowledge your emotional reaction even if it's painful or difficult. 
[substeps] Even your emotions are unpleasant in the wake of disappointment, it's important to let yourself feel them. Your emotional reaction is an important tool when it comes to processing and coping with disappointment.