Disappointment
Family: Loss and withdrawal
How it differs from similar states
I expected one thing but got another; there's room to rethink and move forward.
How this can feel in the body
Your shoulders drop, you exhale—your body lets go of an expectation that wasn't fulfilled.
It usually comes up when
Unmet expectations of another person, a situation, or yourself.
What this might be pointing to
Re-evaluating goals; the gap between expectation and reality.
What you can do with this
Disappointment reveals where your expectations were. Ask yourself: Was my expectation realistic? Did I communicate it clearly? Those answers point the way forward.
Where the name comes from
Disappointment arises from the gap between what you expected and what actually happened—whether because of a situation or another person.
Not quite it?
Closest by feel — the same ones the compass would show.
Two minutes, and you will see whether this is really it