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How do I avoid disappointment, if I have lot of expectations for myself?

Profile: Ria7cups
Ria7cups on Dec 8, 2015
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Expect realistically, but dream big! ♡
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Profile: PashT007
PashT007 on Apr 24, 2015
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Expected the unexpected. Both failure and success are very vital parts of life. Without disappointment there is no learning. No one who has ever succeeded in life got every single thing perfectly.
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Make sure your expectations are realistic and be reasonable about your timeline. Most importantly, do not compare yourself to others. You are an individual. You are you, not anyone else.
Profile: heycrysteezy
heycrysteezy on Jan 28, 2015
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It's good to have high expectations for yourself. The road to your goals is designed to have bumps and detours along the way, and sometimes along the detour, you could discover a new goal. It's always important to sit and reflect periodically on what your goals are, and how they will make you feel. The most important thing to remember is to not compare yourself to others. Someone else may have seemed to take the elevator to success, but you will have more satisfaction (and burn more calories) by climbing the stairs.
Profile: peacefulTime67
peacefulTime67 on Apr 7, 2015
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By realizing that nothing is ever perfect and thus focusing on what was achieved and what could be done to improve the next time..because there is almost always a next time.
Profile: PoliteOcean
PoliteOcean on Sep 18, 2015
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Not everyone is the same. Theres no one answer fits all. Perhaps writing down your goals or pros and cons of things in your life or expectations can help with that. Planning or thinking to your self what disappointments could arise, might already allow you to be ahead of the situation if it happens.Also speaking with a counselor or therapist might help your feelings.
Profile: JessicaMary94
JessicaMary94 on Sep 21, 2015
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Having realistic expectations will allow you to accept the flaws each person has. We need to learn how to take responsibility for our own lives and our own decisions before we can expect others to do the same.
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Anonymous on Oct 27, 2015
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Recognize that you can not obtain all goals that you set for yourself. Make a list of things that you can accomplish without stressing yourself out too much and check them off, one thing at a time.
Profile: cardioneurgeon
cardioneurgeon on Nov 23, 2015
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Failure is the precursor to success! Use your disappointment as a source of motivation for your next goal. It's great to have expectations, but be realistic too.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 11, 2016
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I count all that I have done to achieve my goals, all the small steps. Then I brake down the expectation and tell myself how I am one step closer. Some of the expectations may prove to be unrealistic and that is ok, no two people have the same life plan, life is not a compititon.if you play for happiness
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