How do I manage when life isn't going the way I expected?

I'd say just keep planning and looking forward. You cant help thst life throws ya curveballs, but you can definitely chamge the way you look at em.

The key is to understand you are human. YOU ARE GOING TO FAIL! Whether or not you decide to accept the lessons and grow is what makes or breaks us as we go.

I never focus on the negative but I always keep moving forward & knocking on doors. I fall, I rise & it doesn't matter how many times. I always keep in mind that "it is always darkest before Dawn". In moments of failure or disappointment, it is important for me to stop and have a moment of reflection by going for nature walks, encourage myself continuously and most importantly I take a lesson from the experience. By having virtue of patience, hope, determination & courage then I am always equiped by not giving up during tough times but instead I keep moving.