Let's be ok with disappointing others when it's necessary

How to think about disappointment so that it doesn't hurt as much and what to say when it happens

Sometimes, it’s necessary to disappoint others and to be ok with it.

As a recovering people-pleaser, one of the many things you’ll have to learn is how to cope with disappointing others. As you know, being everything to everyone is impossible, and trying to is hurting you. A large part of your recovery from people-pleasing comes from recognizing and honoring your own needs and limits. Now that you no longer only look out for others but also make space for yourself, there will be circumstances in which you'll disappoint others—so you don’t abandon or disappoint yourself.

In this article, I want to talk about things you need to understand, remember, and embrace when it comes to disappointing others. Navigating disappointment is painful, but often, as ex-people-pleasers, we make it more painful than it has to be. If you can relate, then make sure to save this article or take a screenshot to refer back to it when you inevitably have to navigate disappointing someone.