Six Ways To Manage Your Expectations

Happy Thursday? This week came as quickly as the rainfall. Chicago started the day with sunshine. Unfortunately, it turned into Gloom and Doom Dark Day. A definite drain on the desire to achieve 4th quarter goals. There are on 65 days until 2022, and I refuse to be in the same place or space. When your get up and go just got up and went....you improvise. You adjust. You recalibrate. Formulating new strategies for limited energy and resources focuses efforts to complete tasks. The choice to elevate your life requires grit, vision, and sacrifice. The feeling of attainment far exceeds the weariness of being tired and uninspired. Once you decide on your course of action, you follow the benchmarks to finish the courses of action. Once accomplished, you immediately think of the next goal. Stripped down and starting over. People need the stimulation that achievement provides. We must conquer things. It's so fulfilling yet daunting at the same time. The key is to manage your expectations.  Some ways to do that are as follows:

1. Make a list of overall expectations that apply to each task

2. Use the same metrics to evaluate all tasks

3. Bring your team in on the rest of the process

4. Receive feedback about challenges you weren't aware of

5. Discuss solutions and be open to input

6. Do not rush the process

Applying these principles brings clarity to all involved. We want to be part of a successful teams, and wish to contribute to successful results. We all have to do lists. As we knock things off, we celebrate but we don't stop.  We realize it's one way to build the foundation of our lives. Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger.  That's how you build muscle, strength and endurance. Life isn't a race, it's a journey.  Explore the scenic route. Take the time to be present in the moment. Savor the flavor of the good life. The purple life. What are your to do lists? What are looking forward to finishing? Will you be fulfilled when its done? What decisions need to be made to manifest your goals? Share your comments below. Thanks for reading this article and supporting this blog space. Stay safe, masked and healthy.Take Care and God Bless!!!