This is probably going to be one of the most side-eyed posts I've ever written, but it's definitely necessary.

We often associate expectations with our values. Thus, how someone views us, interacts with us, and perceives us is all based on our expectations of that relationship. We like to use the word expectation interchangeably with standards when expectations are presumptions or assumptions of behavior and anticipated events. Essentially, expectations, presumptions, and assumptions are the same thing.

As with all my posts, I like to challenge my readers' perspectives for growth purposes. This post will challenge many of us on a greater scale if we accept it. And should you apply the information you find in this post, I promise you, the reward is great.

HERE ARE 3 REASONS WHY LIFE IS BETTER WITHOUT EXPECTATIONS

1. NO PRESUMPTIONS OR ASSUMPTIONS = NO LET DOWN!

Not only do assumptions allow you to make an "ass" of yourself, but when you make presumptions and assumptions, you don't realize that you are legitimately setting yourself up for failure. So, look at it this way: for those who assume we typically believe we know the outcome, accept that we do not know everything!

Understanding this helps us better comprehend that walking into a situation expecting a particular result typically ends in disappointment, especially since we're naturally disappointed when things don't go our way.

So why assume?

If you release the expectation, you can walk through life making better choices and being open to reacting to situations organically, not anticipating assumed outcomes.

2. NO FEAR TO LIVE IN THE MOMENT!

When you can walk into a situation without assumption, you can genuinely LIVE IN THE MOMENT. Often, we miss so much of life for fear of being let down, so we assume predicting every outcome of every scenario/situation will yield better results, but...

Listen, I understand it's hard to clear your mind and try to live in the space created in a given moment, because we're trained to "be prepared". But you can't be prepared for something you don't know is coming.

How can you prepare for the unknown?

If we change our perspective of life to operate in the notion that we will never truly be prepared for all aspects of life, we can create a space void of fear to enjoy each moment life brings us. And open ourselves up to the flexibility to adjust as needed.

3. BROADEN YOUR PROSPECTIVE!

When you allow yourself to be free to live, be, and exist in the moment, you open yourself up to a new perspective of life. Life no longer becomes an obstacle course that you have to strategically navigate to success; it becomes a gift of time.

How you view and see the world changes when you release expectations and allow yourself to live in every moment, hour, minute, and second of every day. You learn not to expect to have another day; you look at every day as a new gift and new opportunity for greatness. No one is aware of their final days on earth, so you may as well live in every moment you have.

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