Issue 28 👉Learn the Positive and Unhealthy Aspects of Expectations to Improve Your Results

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Learn the Positive and Unhealthy Aspects of Expectations to Improve Your Results

The concept of expectations is interesting, as there are positive and negative aspects about it.

One perspective is you cannot achieve something without expecting it first. Another perspective is having expectations is often a cause of conflict in relationships, and it can also trigger negative emotions.

As with most things in life, you can look at something from a positive or negative perspective.

This issue focuses on the positive and negative aspects of expectations and how you can use them to improve your results.

Included in this issue:

The Benefits of Letting Go of Expectations (Video)
How to Use Expectations to Improve Your Motivation (Article)
Managing Expectations is Key to Your Productivity (Article)
The Expectation Gap - Why We're Unhappy (Video)
Use Expectation the Right Way (Video)
How Expectations Affect Performance (Article)
10 Things You Should Expect from a Relationship (Article)

Continue reading to find out.

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Video Lesson

The Benefits of Letting Go of Expectations

"Expectations are like a third party in a relationship, constantly bouncing around in your head," says writer/teacher, Heather Marshall

In this TEDx talk, Heather Marshall reveals why we should own our reality instead of dwelling on our expectations for others.

Credit: Heather Marshall via TEDx

Motivation Increase

How to Use Expectations to Improve Your Motivation

Something that plays a vital role in determining your level of motivation and your ability to achieve your desired outcome is your expectations of whether you can and will achieve the goal.

In this post, Rich OBen explains why expectations matter and you can use them to increase your motivation.

Credit: Rich OBen

Productivity Improvement

Managing Expectations is Key to Your Productivity

How you think about expectations defines how productive you are and your motivation to get something done.

In this post, Leon Purton explains how to manage your expectations to improve your productivity.

Credit: Leon Purton | Photo Credit: Yasin Yusuf on Unsplash

Happiness Pursuit

The Expectation Gap - Why We're Unhappy

“The first step to being happy is to understand why we’re often unhappy,” says economist and entrepreneur Nat Ware.

In this TEDx talk, Nat Ware explains why the expectation gap – the gap between our expectations and reality – is a key reason we’re unhappy.

Credit: Nat Ware via TEDx

Success and Goal Achievement

Use Expectation the Right Way

Don't expect something you don't want and never want something without expecting it.

In this video, Bob Proctor explains why expectation is a misunderstood concept, and how you can use it to your advantage,

Performance Improvement

How Expectations Affect Performance

A person's performance largely depends on the expectations they and others have set for them. This is valuable to know if you manage or lead others.

In this article, learn how expectations affect a person's performance based on the Pygmalion Effect.

Credit: Ugur Özcan via LinkedIn

Life Lessons

10 Things You Should Expect from a Relationship

Expectations in a relationship form the basis of whether the partnership works for both people.

In this post, Tony Robbins explains how by shifting your mindset, your relationship can become happier, more peaceful and more productive.

Credit: Tony Robbins

Inspiring Quote

Set the Standards

Don't expect from other what you don't expect from yourself.

Latest Blog Content

5 Reasons to Set High Expectations for Yourself

Having a healthy balance between low and high expectations will make a big difference to your life. Find out "5 Reasons to Set High Expectations for Yourself."

In this post, learn five reasons to set high expectations for yourself, so you can challenge yourself to go beyond what you have previously, which means you will achieve new results.

Final Words

You Will Attract What You Expect

Expecting something to happen, like achieving a goal, is an indication of your belief in your ability to make it a reality, and it also is a sign you have faith that it's going to happen.

Having expectations about how others should behave or act can lead to unhealthy emotions and affect your relationships.

The key is to have a healthy balance while maintaining a positive attitude and having the right frame of mind to achieve what you want.

Use the power of expectations to your advantage.

MAKE IT COUNT

An action step you can take this week is to reflect on what you've been expecting in your life. Are you expecting your goals to become a reality? Are you expecting others to behave or act a certain way so they meet your needs? Identify how you can use expectations to help you achieve what you want, without violating the rights of others.

Have a great week. Thank you for reading. 🙏

And always remember, live your greatness! 🙌

Best wishes,

Neel Raman

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