BThe sad, let-down feeling when something you wanted does not happen the way you hoped
CA sign you should never hope for anything
DOnly happens to unlucky people
Disappointment is that sinking feeling when something you were looking forward to does not happen, or does not go the way you imagined. It is a normal part of life.
Question 2 True / False
If you feel disappointed, that means it is better to never hope for anything again.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
Disappointment is part of hoping. If you never hoped, you would never feel disappointed — but you would also never feel happy anticipation. Hoping and being disappointed sometimes is worth it.
Question 3 True / False
True or false: When you are disappointed, it is good to keep it to yourself and not tell anyone.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
Talking about disappointment helps. Sharing your feelings with someone you trust helps you process the disappointment and feel better faster.
Question 4 Multiple Choice
Your team loses the game you were really excited about winning. What is a healthy way to handle the disappointment?
ADecide sports are stupid and never play again
BAcknowledge that you are sad, remember what went well, and think about next time
CTell everyone how bad they played and it is their fault
DRefuse to go to any games ever again
Feeling the disappointment, recognizing both good and bad parts of what happened, and looking forward to another chance helps you build resilience.
Question 5 Short Answer
Tell about a disappointment you had and what helped you feel better.
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: I did not get invited to a birthday party I wanted to go to. It hurt at first, but my friend explained it was just a small party. We did something fun together later and I felt better.
A good answer shows acknowledgment of the disappointment, some understanding of what happened, and taking action to feel better. It demonstrates resilience.