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Our Expectations
We, as humans, have a lot of expectations, we expect things to work a certain way, to go well, or not, depending on the circumstances. We create this preconceived notion of how things will or should happen. And these expectations seriously taint our perception of performance. If something fails to meet our high standards, it's a failure, even if it really wasn't all that bad. And if something exceeds low expectations, it's a masterpiece, even if it really wasn't that great.
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Expectations can shape our reality, but we shouldn't let them blind us. They can be resources to use, opinions to share and explore, but we should always keep an open mind
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Expectations vs. Reality
Often times we expect reality to mesh with our ideas or expectations, and when it doesn't it's a catastrophic event, even if it was pretty predictable had we just let go of those cherished expectations and ideals. We shouldn't let these ideas of what 'should be' cloud our vison of what 'could be'...
Setting unrealistic expectations
Expectations are our idea of how we think the world should look. This may involve how we should feel, what we should have achieved, and how other people should be treating us.
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Brainshift: how our perceptions alter
Under particular circumstances (involving high anxiety or a major reward) our brains cause us to perceive the world around us in ways that contradict and distort objective reality. It's when we're most likely going to do something regrettable.
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