5-Minute Focus: Joyful Expectation

A few weeks ago I shared a story about a fellow golfer who always looked at her shots in a positive light. No matter where she hit it whether it was behind a tree, in a bunker or actually in the fairway, she always said, “That’s a good shot!” And she went on to make the next shot a great shot. So the other day I golfed with a few friends. Among them is Dan who is a fighter pilot, a general, and just a great fun guy to play with. What was so fun about Dan is that whenever he was making a putt and the ball was rolling to the hole—whether it was on target or not—Dan would yell, “There it is!” He did this seven or eight times in a row and I think he only actually sunk one of them on the first try. But it was his joyful expectation of sinking that 5 foot or 10 foot or 20-foot putt that was so great. It didn’t matter if the ball actually fell into the hole or not—it was the expectation that it was going in that kept us all laughing and actually hoping the ball would go in. We were all upbeat, the mood was light and we had a great day of golf. I actually had my lowest round ever that day. Joyful expectation is something I think we should all practice more of. It’s so easy after a little setback to let disappointment settle in, when instead the better thing to do is focus forward and anticipate a great outcome. Listen in as I talk more about the power of joyful expectation and how you can use this to overcome overthinking and negative thoughts--and learn to expect the best! Cheering for you! To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private coaching session, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com I look forward to connecting with you! Let's connect! · Website · Instagram · Facebook · Linkedin Connect with Kathleen Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here: https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode. 🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.