278: It's OK to Feel Disappointed
Wow! What the H-E-double-hockey-sticks is going on?! This podcast episode was recorded on March 17, 2020, and as every day goes on, the COVID news both here in the U.S. and around the world seems to get scarier and scarier.
At the same time, you may feel guilt over your own disappointment, thinking you shouldn’t feel upset when you know others have it worse. For instance, you’re not going on spring break this year, yet someone you know is afraid they’re going to go bankrupt and lose their home. You feel shame about your shame.
And that’s ok! You’re human.
That’s why today is all about working with disappointment and how to move through it and forward.
I’ll discuss:
What’s coming up for me personally given the social isolation and distancing we’re having
A brief recap of last week’s episode about tapping into your senses as a way not to freak out
What happened when I went against my own advice. #PermissionToBeHuman
Why now is a good time to take stock of the different areas of your life — you’re probably surviving in some, thriving in some, and flourishing in others
Why you’re not alone
Tapping into mindfulness and taking the “third person” route — literally and figuratively
How to give yourself permission to feel disappointed
How to work through disappointment without judgment
Why Marilee Adam’s work on the judger and learner path could be life-altering
Looking at both sides of the silver lining
Tapping into your inner Buddha regarding expectations and impermanence
Why fun is underrated and how to tap into it
Links Discussed:
Values in Action (VIA)
Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching, and Life by Marilee Adams, PhD
Self-Compassion.org from Kristen Neff, PhD
The Haven Webinar Series with KC Carter
Episode 271: Priming Your Day to Lead an Epic Life with KC Carter
Tweet me your biggest takeaways from the episode at @KariGormley—I’d love to hear from you!
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Kari Gormley:
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