It's All About Setting EXPECTATIONS

 

Multiple studies have shown that the most common cause of frustrations in life is that failure to meet the EXPECTATIONS.  WHETHER that's a possible job offer, a financial windfall, a gift OR bonus, frustration arises WHEN neither of these all will even come into fruition.  Last week I was exchanging notes with a senior boss from Sun Life of Canada and he admitted that's he's too frank to a fault because WHEN he wants to promote someone, he'll confide it to the person even if CAN'T guarantee that the promotion will be approved.  YES, it's ALL ABOUT SETTING EXPECTATIONS💚💛💜

I remember, @ our workplace, I really ensured that I would remain tight-lipped UNLESS and UNTIL I am cocksure that a specific outcome OR result will materialize, if at all.  WHERE there was a 1% probability of NOT happening, I am averse to falsely raising expectations because that's the worst FAUX PAS I can ever commit.  True, SETTING EXPECTATIONS is beneficial to our life BUT again, it has to be realistic.  POSITIVE self-talk, practising gratitude and letting go are just a few ways you can focus on improving one's life and well-being.  YES, SELF-EXPECTATIONS can provide clarity, direction and accountability and those EXPECTATIONS should be realistic and focus on one's long-term goals.  YES, it can be hard to navigate expectations BUT there's NO other way BUT worm our way through that jigzaw puzzle of a road maze that will continue to challenge us down the road💥💥💥

Thing is, the NOT so obvious downside of SELF-EXPECTATIONS is that they can lead to avoidance , confusion OR worst, even fear.  And without POSITIVE ways to set and maintain EXPECTATIONS, we may expect experience obstacles that may prevent us from accomplishing a pre-set goal.  And WHILE the EXPECTATIONS can be hard to manage at times, one can be set up for SUCCESS!!!

You might be curious, DID I WALK THE TALK?  YES dude, allow me to share my below 2-cents:

• Determine EXPECTATIONS early on
• Develop that 'LET GO' mindset
• Hone your POSITIVE 'self talk'
• Give yourself TIME [NOT constantly pressed]
• Focus on WHAT you accomplished
• YES, APPRECIATE what you have
• YES, develop that self-confidence

Our takeaway:  As EXPECTATIONS could be coming from all possible quarters, it is imperative that we are able to discern as to FROM WHERE that EXPECTATION is coming from.  If it is from your immediate family, that should carry the heaviest weight.  WHETHER their EXPECTATIONS are on-track OR NOT, you have to give it the importance for validation.  WHATEVER endeavor you're engaged now, IT'S ALL ABOUT SETTING EXPECTATIONS😁😁😁