Expectations

Expectations. We all have them. We may expect something to be a lot better than it turns out, or we may expect it to go a lot worse than it does. And we are usually either disappointed or pleasantly surprised. This has happened to me many times. Typically I look forward to something and build it up in my mind SO much that if something gets messed up, I get really let down. I hate when that happens, but sadly, if you let yours expectations get too high about something, it is very likely to occur. The best thing to do is expect to be at least a little let down, or let that possibility in, and then if things DO go perfectly, you will be pleasantly surprised. Also, don't count on something occuring so much that if plans change, you can't handle it. Things change all the time, so if that weekend vacation you were looking forward to so much gets rained out, try to reschedule it, or just let it go! Something good will come up eventually, and even if you're disappointed, you shouldn't let yourself get so sad that you don't know what to do. I have had my entire day ruined by changed plans...it's no fun, trust me. On the flip side of this, when you think something won't go that well and it ends up going beautifully, it is always a pleasant surprise. My days have been made much better or more interesting by something like this happening. If you have something coming up that you aren't looking forward to, look on the bright side...things might turn out much better than you plan!

Until next time,

Live and Love(and be careful with your expectations!),
Melanie