Expectations

Definition:

Beliefs or assumptions about what will happen in the future or what is required, often guiding behavior and influencing outcomes.

Behaviors:

Recognizing when your expectations don’t align with others

Adapting when things don’t go as planned

Communicating clear standards

Setting realistic goals

Evaluating outcomes fairly

Conversation Starter:

How do you manage your expectations of yourself and others, and how do they shape your experiences and relationships?

After an Activity:

How did your expectations at the beginning align with the actual experience, and how did this affect your engagement?

Quote #1

“Peace begins when expectations end.” – Sri Chinmoy

Quote #2

“High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.” – Charles Kettering

Quote #3

“Expectations are resentments waiting to happen.” – Anne Lamott