DON'T LET UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS GIVE YOU A STROKE

 

What's up wonderful, amazing, sweet and lovely people people. How are you all doing today? I hope you're all having a great day today and are not letting anyone steal your joy. Welcome to Maryam's Joyful Life. Today is a beautiful day. Thank you all for joining me.

Have you ever allowed expectations to scare or intimidate you? Have you ever heard someone or a group of people say multiple things that they expect from you or of you and you get so scared and wonder why could anyone ever expect so much of you? I have been there and still am going through it.

First, don't let anyone make you feel like you have to show up for them at your own risk. Don't ever allow other people's unrealistic expectations make you loose sleep. You are human, you will make mistakes. You will disappoint people. You will step on people's toes whether intentionally or unintentionally it will happen. Don't allow that steal your joy. Make a decision to do and give your best and try to follow through. However, when you fail to meet their expectations, don't fret or think that life is over because it ain't. You are human and you also have expectations, many people have failed you and they are going to fail you.

 There are so many people out there who would rather you meet all their needs than yours. If you have been kind enough to always be there for them and give them all that they require of you. When you're not able to be who they want you to be anymore, they start putting you down and treating you bad. 

Such people are the reason why you do your best and let the rest go. God will not fault you for refusing to be used or manipulated. God still loves you. There are so many people out there who would appreciate the good you do for them. Don't waste your good on someone or people who will NEVER appreciate you or the good you do. This is not to say to stop helping them completely. You can still help them but don't stretch yourself thin for them.

I pray that God delivers you and me from unrealistic expectations in Jesus. Amen!!

With gratitude,

Maryam