Lowered Expectations

When we were kids we always thought that the Lowered Expectations skits on Mad TV were hilarious. And while a look back confirms that they were funny (and a bit cruel), I am more interested in the phrase “Lowered Expectations” than the humor.

Sometimes you have to just lower your expectations. OF YOURSELF. What a great New Year’s Resolution, eh? Haha. For the past few months, I lowered my own expectations for myself. I stopped feeling guilty for not attending every event, remembering every birthday, taking every picture, and (as you’ve probably noticed) blogging every moment. I needed a break. A break from the schedule that I had created for myself. A break from obligations. A break from expectations.

While I would say this isn’t my new life mission, I’ve learned a little bit. Balance, balance, balance. Only you can control the balance in your life. Outside circumstances are always going to be flying at you a mile a minute. But you can say no. And that means you can even say no to yourself sometimes. We live in such a sense of urgency, and I’m fighting to find a different pace.

So, I apologize for being so absent on this good ‘ol blog. I’m coming back. Promise. Just at a different pace and with not as high expectations of myself.

*Disclaimer: I know this blog post might sound like I am completely lazy and unmotivated. I promise, its not meant to come across that way. I am just realizing how much of life you miss when you are sprinting instead of jogging.

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