13: How Unmet Expectations Sabotage Your Joy and What to Do About It

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In episode 13 of Shift Talking, the Davina dives deep into the crucial but underrated topic of expectation management and its significant impact on personal relationships, parenting, and self-perception. The episode delineates how unrealistic expectations, when unmet, lead to conflict, disappointment, and emotional distress. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Davina illustrates practical ways to set realistic expectations, communicate needs effectively, and adjust perspectives using the SHIFT framework of self-awareness, healing, innovation, fortitude, and transformation. Listeners will also learn the importance of explicit communication in romantic relationships, parenting, and daily interactions to foster emotional regulation and satisfaction.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:22 Understanding Expectation ...