Dealing with disappointments and fears from "summary" of Little Girl Goo: Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth by Renee Richardson M.Ed.

Dealing with disappointments and fears is an important life skill, often one that feels hard to do. Think of a disappointing situation as a chance to recognize what you can learn from it.

Don't be too discouraged about making mistakes and learning experiences. Mistakes are part of the journey towards achieving your goal. Learn from them and keep going.

Let yourself use various coping methods such as writing out your thoughts, drawing, listening to music or laughing out loud. Pay attention to your emotions and allow yourself to feel better.

Although it's understandable to feel scared in unfamiliar (and sometimes familiar. situations, look for ways to challenge yourself within a level of safety. Break down your task into smaller steps and celebrate each success along the way.

Focus on taking one step at a time rather than trying to fix everything all at once. Treat yourself right by allowing yourself to make reasonable progress while giving yourself pep talks.

Set realistic expectations every day rather than rushing into something and becoming upset at not achieving your goal. Monitor how far you go throughout the process and note any changes.

Create a support system - whether it’s family, friends, peers or mentors - to help boost your resilience when faced with sorrowful feelings and scary thoughts. Talking to someone who will truly listen is also beneficial.

Get outside! Spend some time in nature, take some long walks and enjoy going outdoors. A little fresh air can do wonders for calming down nerves and boosting mood.

Make sure to take care of your body; get enough sleep, eat healthily, exercise regularly and maintain good hygiene routines. Having a positive physical and mental state serves as great foundation.