06/08/2025
UNDERSTANDING UNMET EXPECTATIONS.
What is an expectation? An expectation is an act or state of looking forward or anticipating. Or in other words, it is believing that something is going to happen or should happen, a certain way in the future. To be human is to have expectations and we all have certain expectations of the different kinds of relationships that we are in.
Have you ever felt the frustration of unmet expectations quickly turn into intense negative emotions? When we get bound in bitterness, it is sometimes hard to see a way out
However, disappointment can creep in when we experience unmet expectations. There is a famous quote that says, “Expectation is the mother of all frustration.”
Most of lifes frustration often stems from unmet expectations, especially when those expectations are unrealistic or overly demanding. While it's natural to want the best for ourselves and others, it's crucial to keep our expectations in check. By managing our expectations, we can reduce frustration and find greater contentment in the journey rather than just the destination.
3 WAYS OF DEALING WITH UNMET EXPECTATIONS.
1. RECOGNIZE, NAME, AND IDENTIFY.
How often do you tell yourself to just get over it? We don’t take the time to understand what we feel before trying to move past it. The problem with this tactic is it doesn’t resolve the root of the problem. Resistance only intensifies our emotions.
2. FEED YOUR BRAIN
If you choose to let go of the negative emotion, you need to replace it with a positive one.
3. RECOGNIZE WHAT IS REASONABLE.
We tend to feel like something is wrong when our expectations are unreasonable.
A positive outlook translates to a happier life and frees you from being bound in bitterness.
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