Expectations

Don't depend on others to bring you happiness or you will be sure not to get it.

You are the only one who has control over your happiness and trying to get it from others is a sure way of remaining unhappy.

Appreciate what you have, don't think of what you don't.

We always have something to be happy about, but no matter how much we have, there is much more that we could choose to be unhappy about.

Learn to rely on yourself.

If you don't expect too much of others then you won't be disappointed.

When we expect too much from others we are often disappointed as our expectations may exceed their capacity or willingness to deliver.If you don't need much from anyone then what you do get is likely to be more than you need, and then it becomes a pleasant surprise rather than a bitter disappointment.

If you need praise then you may be hurt by criticism.

Every one of us is capable of great things. Be proud of your successes, and accept and learn from your failures, but try not to put too much store on the critical opinion of others.It is always nice to receive praise from others but if we rely too heavily on getting it then we will be hurt if it is not given or if we are criticised.You are a very capable person and you shouldn't need others to tell you that. Accept praise graciously and view criticism as a means of improving yourself.

Don't be greedy for it will only bring you grief.

Greed is an unfortunate trait that invariably leads to disappointment and sorrow when we don't get what we want. We have no need for greed.

Plan to succeed, as doubt may lead to failure.

If you doubt yourself you will not perform as well as you can and this may cause you to fail in your endeavours. Have faith in yourself, believe you will succeed and succeed you will.


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