Expectations

Have you ever noticed that when you get upset with certain situations it is because your expectations don't meet what actually transpires? We put so many expectations on ourselves and others that we sometimes don't even realize it. And that can make certain events come out completely horrible. There are times when we need to adjust our expectations to be more realistic for the event or situation coming up.

So in speaking of adjusting our expectations, I have really had to do this when I have a flare-up with my FM (which happens to be now). I can usually feel my flare-ups coming on and can sometimes pin point what triggers it. When I know it's coming on or starting, I really have to go through a mental change of expectations. Because if I don't, the flare-up would not be survivable and I would be even more miserable during it.

I have to remember my limits and remember that I am very limited during a flare-up. I can't beat myself during a flare-up about how much I am not getting done, or how much my house is a mess, or the list can go on and on. I don't know how long a flare-up will last and I have learned to to sit back and let it take it's course.

We all need to adjust our expectations at times. It will make for a happier you and a happier life.