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Is Lowering Your Expectations the Way to Less Disappointment & More Happiness?

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Self-Leadership Skills, Stepping Forward.

“People and events don’t disappoint us, our models of reality do. It is my model of reality that determines my happiness or disappointments.” ~ Stephan Zweig Expectations are powerful. Yet they are often a hidden power, because we expect things, without being aware that we’re doing it. We need to bring our hidden, unhelpful expectations […]

How to Let Go Of Unrealistic Expectations Before They Destroy Your Happiness

Written by Maria Connolly on . Posted in Life Skills, Self-Leadership Skills, Stepping Forward.

Managing our expectations is one of life’s greatest challenges. Positive expectations can lead to positive results. Too often, however, we make ourselves unhappy because we have unrealistic expectations. Unrealistic expectations can also have a ripple effect. For example, when you expect the best from someone, you’re more patient and supportive. You invest time and resources […]

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