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What If Your Happiness Is Just One Expectation Away?

What If Your Happiness Is Just One Expectation Away?

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Mo Seetubtim
Oct 16, 2024
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In life, we hold expectations—whether of ourselves, situations, people, or things. Yet, when reality falls short, disappointment creeps in. When things don’t turn out as expected, we feel let down.

But what if I told you that our happiness lies in expectation management? The quicker we learn to manage our expectations to fit reality, the less disappointed we feel, and the happier we become.

While it’s great to set high standards for ourselves and aim for ambitious goals—after all, they say, “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars”—this should not come at the cost of our happiness.

The magic lies in our ability to quickly adjust our expectations when things don’t go as planned. It’s a powerful skill to have. There’s a sense of freedom that comes with mastering our expectations, knowing that no matter what happens in life, we will be fine.

But being adaptable isn’t just about surviving; it’s the only way to be in life to be truly happy. When we learn to adjust o…

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