Summary: <a href="http://therecoveryshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/DSC_0476.jpg"></a>Do you have unrealistic expectations of other people? Or, maybe, of yourself? How does this hurt?<br> <br> * What are “expectations”?<br> * “Expectations are pre-meditated resentments” — how do you see this as true?<br> * How can expectations set you up for disappointment?<br> * How do your expectations of yourself hurt you?<br> * How do you deal with other people's expectations of you?<br> * How do you<br> <br> * let go of unrealisitic expectations?<br> * set realistic / reasonable expectations and boundaries?<br> <br> <br> * When has letting go of expectations improved an experience for you?<br> <br> Eric referred to several other websites:<br> <br> * Recovery Table blog: <a href="http://recoverytable.blogspot.com/2012/03/expectations-acceptance-and-serenity.html">Expectations, Acceptance, and Serenity</a><br> * A forum discussion about <a href="http://alanon.activeboard.com/t42925745/boundariesexpectations/">boundaries and expectations</a>.<br> * Change-Effect blog: <a href="https://change-effect.com/2017/01/09/expectation-versus-reality/">expectation versus reality</a>.<br> <br> A correspondant mentioned the <a href="http://www.handinhandparenting.org/">Hand in Hand Parenting </a>support organization and how it had helped her.<br> Upcoming topics include a talk with Alateen sponsors, and the question “how am I trustworthy?” Please call us at 734-707-8795 or email <a title="Send us mail" href="mailto:feedback@therecoveryshow.com">feedback@therecoveryshow.com</a> with your questions or experience, strength and hope. Or just leave a comment right here.<br> <br> Music from the show<br> The Rolling Stones: No Expectations<br> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rIqBeMZAMc<br> The Beatles: Let it Be<br> <br> Jimi Hendrix: Castles Made of Sand<br> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afMGxknptco<br> <br>
