The higher your expectations, the more likely your other person will fail you and cause you frustration. But if you are realistic enough to understand that your other person is human,, occasionally forgetful, and sometimes weak and thoughtless, your'll be more delighted when they are responsible, thoughtful and kind.
Choose to live by encouragement rather than expectations.. Very few people are able to respond to criticism with joyful inspiration. Being a responsive person means for us to give others grace and room to be themselves; it calls you to lead by example but not to force those same standards on your other person. Let others be inspired by your appreciation.
Today's Challenge: Eliminate the poison of unrealistic expectations in your life, for your other person. Think of one or two areas where your other person has told you that you're expecting too much, and tell them you're sorry for being so hard on them about it. Praise them for something positive and assure them of your unconditional support.
When complete: 1. When you place high expectations on others that they don't feel internally motivated to attain, what does that tell you about yourself? 2. What are some better ways to deal with these disconnects? 3. What things has your other person recently done well that you can point out and thank them for?
The higher your expectations, the more likely your other person will fail you and cause you frustration. But if you are realistic enough to understand that your other person is human,, occasionally forgetful, and sometimes weak and thoughtless, your'll be more delighted when they are responsible, thoughtful and kind.
Choose to live by encouragement rather than expectations.. Very few people are able to respond to criticism with joyful inspiration. Being a responsive person means for us to give others grace and room to be themselves; it calls you to lead by example but not to force those same standards on your other person. Let others be inspired by your appreciation.
Today's Challenge:
Eliminate the poison of unrealistic expectations in your life, for your other person. Think of one or two areas where your other person has told you that you're expecting too much, and tell them you're sorry for being so hard on them about it. Praise them for something positive and assure them of your unconditional support.
When complete:
1. When you place high expectations on others that they don't feel internally motivated to attain, what does that tell you about yourself?
2. What are some better ways to deal with these disconnects?
3. What things has your other person recently done well that you can point out and thank them for?