Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations: Overcoming Disappointment

Focus on what we can control and let go of what we can't.

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“I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values — and follow my own moral compass — then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.” — Michelle Obama

We all have expectations of people and situations. It can be disappointing when they don’t live up to our desires. Sometimes we’re left feeling hurt or even angry for a while before moving on with life as if nothing happened — which isn’t always healthy!

Abandoning unrealistic expectations may help you overcome feelings such as disappointment and not to let those moments consume your life!

Disappointment is a common emotion that we all experience from time to time. It usually stems from our unrealistic expectations of people or situations. We put these individuals and scenarios on pedestals, and when they inevitably let us down, we feel disappointed. This can be very frustrating and unfulfilling. To overcome disappointment, we need to abandon our unrealistic expectation…