Showing results for title "Expectation" in Mental Health

Respect is not given by chance; it is built through clarity. In The Four Pillars of Respect, Denise St. Charles guides you through the essential framework of healthier relationships and a more grounded sense of self-respect. Through real-life examples, guided dialogues, and reflection exercises, you will learn how to: Set boundaries that protect your time and peace. Recognize why rules often fail and how to replace them with stronger practices. Clarify expectations to reduce conflict and disappointment. Raise your standards so your relationships and environment align with your values.

Seasons of grief, pain, and loss of control are inevitable. Despite our best efforts and steadfast faith, reality rarely matches our expectations. In an unpredictable and broken world, how do we cling to a foundation that provides purpose for today and hope for the future? In their new book, Beyond Our Control, Michael and Lauren McAfee show us how trusting God brings greater contentment than the illusion of control. With deep and abiding faith, the McAfees draw on their experiences with adoption, infertility, illness, and loss to help readers navigate unexpected circumstances.

We are trapped by a plethora of expectations that we define for ourselves and others, as well as those that others define for us. They are ingrained in us, and we behave and act every day without realizing the impact they have on all aspects of our lives, including relationships, physical health, finances, and so on, resulting in frustration, sacrifice, anxiety, and even depression.

Is love a duty to fulfill or a gift to be received freely? This question lies at the heart of Finding Freedom in Love: Untangling Mother’s Expectations and God’s Grace. Love is a word often used, but rarely understood. For some, it is associated with sacrifice, guilt, and obligation.

Trying to be perfect at everything is exhausting and, frankly, unachievable. It leads to negative self-talk, reduced confidence, burnout, and a lack of motivation. But it doesn't have to be this way. Introducing The Paradox of Perfectionism, a must-listen for anyone who wants to break free from the chains of perfect expectations and start living a more authentic (not to mention happier) life.