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Let’s begin.

Expectations.

Sometimes they are about people. 

We expect others to be like us, to treat us how we would treat others; reciprocating with the same mannerism and respect.

Other times expectations are about our future. 

Maybe we’ve painted a picture of how our life would be by a certain age; how marriage would look, our house, career, parenthood etc.

Just like we all set expectations, we’ve all similarly experienced the let down of things not going according to plan or being blindsided when betrayed by a friend.

It’s OK if other people do not view the world like you. It’s OK if you aren’t where you thought you would be. It’s even OK to wish or hope for people or things to be a certain way. 

I am not saying we cannot hope for the good in others; Or that we should just stop planning or envisioning the life of our dreams?

No. It simply means save yourself the grief and start to identify these expectations. When people or situations are not what you expected, LET IT GO. Start over.

Turn your failed assumptions into new opportunities to work toward new goals. Ultimately, it is up to YOU to reframe these unproductive thought patterns. Your energy is wasted in “what could have been” instead focus on “what can be.”

Happy goal setting!

Xoxo Michelle.