Warwick Life Strategies

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Most people approach each day with expectations in mind of how it should go. The better direction is to be thankful, whether out loud or in silent prayer, for having your feet hit the floor at the start of the day. People often have expectations of themselves or others. These expectations can have negative impact if they are out of reach. People need to share the expectations they want of others around them through open communication. Those who are in loving and happy personal relationships would benefit from sharing these expectations with their partners. Speaking about these expectations keeps relationships absolute and joyous.

Expectations are also akin to goal setting. Proper personal expectations involve taking small steps towards the finish line of a realistic achievement. People who are looking to take up an exercise routine often fail immediately because they set too high of an expectation. When they realize the failure most tend to give up instead of trying again.

For example, someone who wants to start walking a certain distance every day can start slowly. They can own the walking experience and the health benefits that come with it right away. They could be starting out at one day a week, then gradually increasing the days over a significant period of time. Let us say that this person sets the goal of being able to walk three kilometres for three days a week within one year. Realistically this is an achievable expectation for someone driven to get there!

When you close your day, it is important to remember and recall what your own expectations are of yourself. If you feel a sense of lack at a particular situation where you feel failure on those expectations, replay the moment in your head to how you wanted it to turn out. Review it several times. Feel refreshed in some way knowing that you are still going to move forward and continually set great and real expectations for yourself and others.