Happiness depends on expectations
Research found that happiness depends not on how well someone is doing but if they're doing better than expected.
However, high expectations can be a problem. Expecting too much and not finding it can cause unhappiness. On the other end, if you always expect the worst, it isn't easy to make good choices. Realistic expectations are generally the best.
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