11 - The Gift and Curse of High Expectations

If you are working to become better, live healthier, or hoping to change a significant aspect of your life, then chances are you have some kind of set expectation for what your end goal looks like. Goals require focus and a plan for getting from point A to B, and often along the way we have to be our own cheerleader, borrowing phrases like "go big or go home" and "no pain, no gain" as a reminder to keep aiming high, whatever the cost. In this episode we explore why high expectations are important in helping us learn to believe in our ability to go beyond our limiting beliefs and when it might be time to let go of expectations that no longer serve you.  Get full access to House Call With Kate Arends at housecall.substack.com/subscribe