Expectations, disappointments and the in-betweens..

So, what leads to disappointments?? Is it having too high expectations, setting unrealistic goals, underachieving, or a mix of everything all together

But do we contribute to our own disappointments? And if we do, how do we control that? Well, according to science, setting SMART goals could be the answer. In simple terms, to have a higher chance of success, our goals should be ‘Specific’ to what we want to accomplish, ‘Measurable’ to help us monitor progress, ‘Achievable’ or attainable based on our own personal capabilities, ‘Relevant’ or realistic and ‘Time-specific’ so not just open-ended.

But once again, is it really that simple? Well, the answer is definitely not! Reaching goals doesn’t happen overnight, it certainly takes time, perseverance and the whole lot. While we cruise through life, we unfortunately sometimes lose the connection with our inner self and our priorities, with what really gives true meaning to our lives. Developing that conscious mind and finding the equilibrium is a skill that we build over time. It helps us to be true to oneself, to understand variability as life’s nature and to build the flexibility and stamina to adjust without losing the bigger picture.

One thing to be mindful of though is our human nature. See, we as human beings always need that helping hand… the continuous support from our surrounding community, friends, and family. Find your balance, adjust your expectations as you go along, find your supporting environment, and stay away from toxic relationships and stressful environments. Build your ‘go to’ circle of people, events, venues, and activities that will support you throughout your journey

And always remember, while everyone is enroute to reaching their goals, they’re also exploring their inner self which may mean being lost in your own self for some time. And yes, this certainly happens at different and multiple stages of our lifetime. Everyone is fighting their own battles behind the scenes so remember to be kind to one another and certainly be true and kind to oneself