6 Things to Do When You Are Disappointed in Your Life

　　Tears streamed down my cheeks. My daughter walked up to me as I tried to dry my face. “Mom are you okay?” she asked. “Yes, sweetie. I just need a minute.” The past several months had been filled with personal disappointments. I was physically and emotionally exhausted.

　　Later that evening, my husband and I had a long talk. Yes, I had faced challenges, but I needed to make some changes. What my husband lovingly reminded me is that disappointments are part of life. It is how we handle those disappointments that build our character. From our conversation came a renewal within me. I began a journey of redefining myself as a mom, a wife, and a child of God. Here are some ways I started framing my mindset when I was disappointed with my life.