Just a rule-of-thumb I use to deal with disappointment
(mensline.org.au)https://mensline.org.au/how-to-deal-with-anger/how-to-deal-with-disappointment/and it is to ask yourself "what if?"...what if things don't go as planned? And if things do go pear-shaped you're in a better position to deal with the situation because you're prepared.
An example.
Just fired off a missive to an Aus politician who is considered to be very Conservative. I expect a sympathetic response. But...people are an unknown quantity. This dude could be offended by what I'm suggesting. So...now I've addressed that possibility I'm prepared for it and won't burst into tears! You with me?
