Expectations

Majority of our expectations are unrealistic. You know that won’t happen but there is this undying hope telling you that “maybe, it might happen, at least for 0.001%”. Surprisingly, this 0.001% can dominate the rational 99.999% and drive you towards setting the expectations. 

You need to realize this is very irrational and silly. Keeping aside the rationality, these unrealistic expectations will kill the mental peace and satisfaction which can further be a reason for the trauma you go through.

You know the other person won’t act according to your expectations. You know the situation won’t turn out the way you want it to. Still, you, being hopeful only to get disappointed after the result is way too much to handle. 

Let’s turn the tables. You had zero expectations. But, this time, the other person acted the way you would've wanted, the situation turned out to be in your favour. Now, this will be a happy surprise which you would’ve secretly hoped for. 

In the worst case, when nothing turned out in your favour, you don’t really care because you’re not expecting anything to happen the way you want to. At least, you told yourself that you won't expect. You had zero expectations. So, no dent to your mental peace. 

Keeping these 2 things in mind. Rationality, and Mental Peace. Make sure to set realistic expectations and avoid the unrealistic/irrational ones as much as possible. This can be one of the ways of looking after ourselves and taking care of our precious little mind space. Take care ❤