Managing Expectations
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK
Managing Expectations
In business, it's key to manage client expectations.
When I am supporting a family with unpacking from a move, I need to be realistic with how long unpacking is going to take.
If I am supporting a coaching client with learning and implementing a new habit, I need to be sure they understand that forming the new habits takes a LOT of repetitions.
If I am supporting a student in learning new study skills, I need to reiterate how learning new skills is hard and takes time; they need to be kind to themselves and be willing to go outside their comfort zone.
Getting Started
Do you know where it's equally important to manage expectations?
YOURSELF
If you feel like a failure because you set your expectations too high, you may not continue to push yourself.
When planning a new project or implementing a new skill, start with you. What is a reasonable expectation for the amount of time you can commit to the project in the beginning? If this is a new business venture, what goals do you have in 30, 60 and 90 days that you want to attain? What do you actually need to attain?
How we feel about our effort and performance will drive or kill motivation.
Life is about the long game. Life is about overcoming obstacles.
Be kind to yourself, set reasonable expectations and reach for the stars!
“Life is harder when you expect a lot of the world and little of yourself. Life is easier when you expect a lot of yourself and little of the world. High standards, low expectations."
- James Clear
Ready to Get Started?
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A Note from Happy Spaces
The goal is to add value to your life. If you think this project will add value:
Estimate how long you think it will take. I would recommend doubling the time you estimate.
Look at your calendar over the next week and pick a date and time to get started.
Make an appointment on your calendar for the estimated time.
If you estimate that completing this project will take longer than one hour, I recommend doing it over multiple days. This will support you in getting started!
Prior to starting this project, take a few minutes to make a step-by-step list of EVERY action you need to take to complete this project.
It's not all or nothing. You can choose to implement only the parts of this project that add value to your life.
An Accountability Partner can be a great support in following through on your goals and commitments.
We understand how challenging it can be to implement new habits and systems. For additional support please go to HappySpacesBySarah.com.
Creating a life you don't need a vacation from! ®
Sincerely,
Sarah Weingarten
Meet Sarah
Growing up as the oldest of nine siblings in Upstate New York, I learned to use organization to create sanity among the chaos. Today, I work together with individuals, families, and small businesses to create habits, systems, and spaces that support their needs, goals, and dreams. Clients often refer to our work together as "life-changing" and "better than decades of therapy". What I love most about my work is the lasting impact it has on real people's lives. Nothing makes me happier than hearing the many success stories of clients I have worked with.