Expectations are the root of all disappointment

Do you ever go into a situation expecting one thing, only to be disappointed when the reality is something different?

It's a well-known fact that expectations are the root of all disappointment. It's hard not to have an expectation about what's going to happen in life, but it can also lead us astray if we're ignoring what's happening now.

We expect people to be perfect and when they're not, we get disappointed. We expect things to happen just as we want them and when they don't, it's frustrating. Expectations can lead you down a path of disappointment if you let them.                                                      

      It's natural to feel disappointed when your expectations aren't met. It can also be hard to admit you're not happy with the way things are going, but it's important that we do because that is how change starts. What does this mean for you? You need to know what your expectations are and then talk about them openly with those around you who care about supporting you. Once they understand where your feelings come from, they will be able to help support you in reaching new goals or changing direction altogether so that all of your needs are being met.

In life, we face disappointments from time to time. It is inevitable that at some point in our lives, we will fail to meet our own expectations as well as those of others.

For example, I have been disappointed by my family problems with a certain skill or goal lately and it has caused me to feel frustrated and discouraged.

Sometimes this failure can be discouraging for a long period but other times the disappointment only lasts for a short while before being replaced with another feeling or situation.

When you expect too much, you'll never be satisfied with what's in front of you

I am not going to lie. I had big expectations for my content writing and it did not do what I wanted. But, if you are like me and get disappointed easily- here is the advice: Keep your expectations low! By doing so, you will find that life is much more pleasant than when all of your hopes and dreams are pinned on one thing.

I know that many people have high expectations in their every day lives but it only leads to disappointment. You can't expect a meeting with a friend or a date to go well without being let down when they don't follow through with what you want them too. It's just human nature really- we build up our negative idea of something in our minds until the reality doesn't match.

If your expectations are realistic, then there's no way to disappoint yourself and others around you so sometimes lowering your expectations can help you avoid these feelings entirely!

We all experience disappointment especially in life and relationships. Sometimes it's a good thing to be disappointed because it makes us want to change who we are or how we do things.

Here are some universal signs of disappointment:

Wanting someone else to make you happy;

Never feeling satisfied;

Getting angry with yourself and/or others;

Always thinking about what could have happened differently;

Making comparisons between what is happening now and an idealized past (or future);

Having the thought that there is something wrong with you for being upset over X situation.

If you're experiencing any of those feelings this , know that these emotions are normal as long as they don't control your thoughts.

It’s okay to feel down for a little while - just don’t let yourself stay there;  It may sound strange, but feeling depressed is natural and can happen to anyone. It might be because of something that happened at work, or you could have just been having a bad day. Whatever the reason may be, it's important not to allow your negative feelings to take over your life. You will start getting angry with people around you who are trying their best to help you snap out of it and this will make them uncomfortable too!

It's okay to feel down for a little while - just don't let yourself stay there. It is important that you are able to recognize the signs of depression and take action before it becomes something more serious.  If you have been feeling unhappy or dissatisfied with life, here are some tips on what you can do to help yourself feel better.  Remember that taking care of your mental health is as important as taking care of your physical well-being!

__Depression may seem like an insurmountable obstacle but it doesn't have to be. If you recognize the symptoms early enough, they can easily be managed through medication, counselling or lifestyle changes more often.

It's been said that the person who has never suffered disappointment is a person who has never tried anything new. And while this may be true, it doesn't make feeling down any easier. When we're feeling disappointed and let-down in life, there are three things we can do:

1) get angry and lash out

2) cry for hours or days

3) move on

The first choice usually leads to more anger and resentment; the second two lead to relief from the pain of disappointment. Which one will you choose?  After all, when we feel like giving up, it's easy to find comfort in negativity but if you want your feelings of disappointment to go away quicker than they came--choose option number three! Write down what went wrong and how it made you feel, then move on with your life. Because don't let disappointment define who you are as a person and set achievable goals for yourself instead! Be grateful for everything in your life - even the disappointments because they happen for a reason .

The level of my expectation:

I'm not sure what the deal is with expectations. I've found that they are the root of all disappointment, but at the same time they give me a sense of hope. Maybe it's because my expectations are never too high to begin with, but no matter how low my hopes may be there always seems to be some glimmer of light left in them. That's why I try to keep my expectations as realistic as possible and make peace with myself when things don't work out for me or turn out like I had hoped.

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