Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman feeling disappointment looking out the window Life would be easier if things went our way. When they don't, it's natural to ...

I’m stuck like a dope with a thing called hope” is a famous lyric from the musical "South Pacific." But maybe in our ...

Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here. Earlier this month, my long-anticipated ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Disappointment is inevitable. Whether it's a failed project, a missed opportunity, or a relationship that didn't turn out the way ...

We all experience inevitable setbacks and unforeseen challenges in various aspects of our lives. Much like weather patterns, disappointments are unpredictable and can come unexpectedly. These ...

Loving another person involves a certain amount of risk. Letting someone into your life makes you vulnerable. It means you might get hurt or be disappointed at one point. Feeling disappointed by ...

The best way to ensure you stew in worried thoughts following a disappointment is to sit around and do little. Lack of motion will invite overthinking. Have the courage to do something — anything.

Margaret* was shopping for a dress for a special occasion. “I just can’t decide,” she said. “I try to imagine myself in each dress, and I’m not sure whether or not it will make me feel comfortable and ...

When Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 in 2016, the backlash was immediate and fierce. Tech reviewers called it “user-hostile and stupid.” Customers created petitions. Competitors ran ...

Life would be easier if things went our way. When they don't, it's natural to experience disappointment. Yet, talking about disappointment can feel anything but natural. Yet, it's actually important ...