Positive Expectations

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swatiraohnlu

Swati Rao
3 Steps to Cultivating Positive Expectations


1. Recognize negative expectations. It can be hard to realize it when we're in the midst of experiencing them, but one of the most important things you can do is realize the negative expectations when they start creeping into your mind. Pay attention to the way you are anticipating things to come and ask yourself, "Am I focusing on the negative? What are the 'what ifs' I'm dwelling on?"
 
2. Change your thinking from negative to positive. After you've recognized your negative thinking when it comes to expectations, it's time to start changing things. Stop thinking about what could go wrong, and start thinking about what could go right. Remind yourself that what you think can lead what actually happens so focusing on the positive will help to create a much better outcome.
 
3. Practice positive expecting. Practice makes perfect, as they say. So, even when you don't have strong expectations about something, it's a good idea to practice thinking about the future positively. For example, begin an ordinary day at work or school thinking about all of the things that can go right that day. Doing this on a regular basis will help you create a habit of expecting positive things!
 
When you encounter obstacles or problems, try to view them as opportunities to learn, grow and strengthen your overall perception of yourself and your abilities. Perception is always 99% of the game! If you simply work on shifting the way you look at the experiences of your life, you will naturally start forming more positive expectations.
 
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