Releasing expectations for a better relationship - LaRocque Life Podcast Ep. 34
Nov 23, 2022If 2020 has highlighted anything for us, it’s that expectations = let down.
How many of us started off 2020 with so many goals and expectations, only to have them all come crashing down thanks to a global pandemic that no one saw coming?
What if, for 2021, you tried something different?
What if, instead of setting expectations, you set intentions instead? Intentions for your relationship, for your kids, for your career, and even for yourself?
In this episode, we’re giving you the knowledge, the tools, and the inspiration to look at your life through a different lens to figure out where your expectations are causing you disappointment. We’ll share why you should drop expectations and shift to setting intentions instead so you can live this really super cool life without setting yourself up to be let down all the time.
How amazing does that sound?
We can’t control what 2021 and beyond has on deck for us…but we can control how we react. How do we start? Get rid of those expectations!
TIME STAMPS:
[1:50] Laura’s response to the question “if you don’t have expectations, what do you have?”
[6:15] What the difference is between an expectation and an intention.
[11:15] How to weave goals and direction into your intentions.
[16:30] Our experience hitting rock bottom because we were hard and rigid.
[19:25] Why it’s important to be open to the possibilities.
[22:40] Being present vs. having expectations.
[24:15] Our final thought on intention-setting for the new year and your challenge for the week!
TAKEAWAYS:
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Try to see the lesson of the journey.
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Set intentions instead of expectations.
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Be flexible.
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Be present.
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Prepare to pivot.
QUOTES:
“Expectations are an opportunity to let yourself down.” - Laura
“Have intentions, not expectations.” - Laura
“If I go in with too many expectations, I’m just let down.” - Mike
“If you don’t have an expectation, you’re able to flow with it and move with the winds of change easier.” - Laura
“Just enjoy those moments when you’re in them.” - Mike
“If 2020 taught us anything it’s that you can have all the goals you want, but there might something else underneath all that.” - Laura
INTERESTING CLIPS:
[16:55 - 17:40] Sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom to realize you need to change.
[12:30 - 13:00] Living with intention and being able to say “yes” or “no” as opportunities arise.
[15:50 - 16:20] How our expectations - and inevitable let downs - are unconsciously passed on to our children.
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