#expectations

#expectations

Clear, transparent expectations minimize anxiety and novelty in altered states, grounding the experience.

The realization that my mother-in-law doesn’t owe me anything was freeing. It prompted me to let go of my expectations and appreciate her choices.

Mike Brown is not scared and is always up for the challenge. He has faced high-pressure situations, including the longest playoff drought in history with Sacramento.

For Cooper Flagg, finally hearing his name announced with the first pick—bound for the Dallas Mavericks—on Wednesday night provided a conclusion to a process that was set in stone for months... However, Flagg now faces significant expectations with a team aiming for a championship, which introduces its own challenges.

Perseverance is the difference between success and defeat. To persevere is to remain constant in a purpose, idea, or task in the face of obstacles and discouragement.

My suggestion of leaving a sign out with a message thanking all their delivery people was dismissed; my dad is no help here-his response was 'just do what your mother says because it makes her happy.'

When we decided to repaint, I was touched when Freddie gallantly announced: I'll do it you just rest. But when I came back and expressed disappointment, he just handed me the brush and said: You're better at the fiddly bits.

When Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 in 2016, the backlash was immediate and fierce. Tech reviewers called it 'user-hostile and stupid.' Customers created petitions. Competitors ran ads mocking the decision.

You need to pause and assess your reaction to this situation. Yes, you could be overreacting... it might not be so awful for her to hang out with a cool guy.

Dopamine rises in anticipation, not just reward—and the brain rebalances after a spike.

Lydia believes a true Mother's Day gift is thoughtful and meant just for her, rather than items for cooking, cleaning, or household maintenance.