How to Avoid the Expectations vs. Reality Trap

Research shows people often overestimate how much happiness a life change, like getting married or winning the lottery, would bring them.

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Healthy Mind How to Avoid the Expectations vs. Reality Trap Research shows people often overestimate how much happiness a life change, such as getting married, will bring about, setting them up for disappointment when reality doesn't meet expectations. These strategies can help you enjoy what you have now while also establishing realistic expectations about the future. READ NOW READ THESE NEXT How to Practice Active Listening READ NOW  › The 7 Best Meditation Books of 2019 READ NOW  › An Overview of Coherent Breathing READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2019 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy