Want To Be More? Raise Your Personal Expectations

Have you ever felt you should expect more of yourself? Did you know that raising your personal expectations can help you accomplish more in your life?
The key is learning to push yourself up the mountain without pushing yourself off a ledge.
Why Should You Bother Raising Your Expectations?
Perhaps you´re already happy with where you are in your life. If that´s the case, you may be wondering why you should even think about raising your expectations.
The truth is, the more you expect, the more you can achieve.
Try thinking of a time when you had no expectations for the outcome of something you decided to do. Chances are it is not one of your most satisfying and successful memories. Fulfillment, drive and enthusiasm do not come from feelings of indifference.
Of course, setting higher expectations, also puts us at greater risk for failure. That´s why it is so important for us to make a shift in the way we think and replace the word failure with the word "feedback".

Whenever you try something and fall short, it is a chance for you to learn. Re-evaluate your expectations, tweak your plan and take action. Then compare the results. Each adjustment will bring you closer to your goal.
As you re-evaluate, tweak and act, the number of positive experiences will increase. And one of those positive experiences may be that one "life-defining" moment you´ve been waiting for. The one that makes you happy to be alive!
Let me share some ideas on how you can begin raising your personal expectations today:
Expand Your Comfort Zone ~ Pushing outside your comfort zone is the first step to raising your expectations. Sure you can play it safe but the really new and exciting things aren´t those you do all the time. With each step you take outside your comfort zone, the more comfortable you will begin to feel. Go ahead and start with baby steps... just make sure to get started.
Step Up To A Challenge ~ Refrain from taking the easy way out and commit to doing things that are more difficult. Success might not be yours right off the bat, as they say, but starting with something that is a challenge is a great lead-in to bigger and better things later on.
Consider Taking a Course in Survival ~ This is a fantastic way to "get back to the basics" and really become self-aware. Learn more about your strengths so you can put them to good use in defining and directing your future.
Experiment ~ As you become more open and adaptable, you may find new experiences falling right into your lap. Meet opportunity head on and give those new things a try! There´s no better way of expanding your knowledge and broadening your horizons. And with each new skill you learn, the further up the mountain of expectations you´ll be able to climb.
Setting and meeting higher personal expectations is also an excellent way of giving your self-esteem a boost. By raising the bar, you give yourself permission to reach higher. Do more. BE MORE.
After all, your thoughts and actions are extremely powerful. Raising your expectations and following through helps build your abilities. And, with each additional success, you not only become more confident, achieving your ultimate goals becomes easier.
You were meant for doing great things! Use the strategies above to help get you there. Set higher expectations for yourself today and start enjoying the satisfaction and pride that come with fulfilling your true potential.

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Jan Marie Mueller is the founder of ThinkBrilliantly.com and a lifelong advocate and firm believer in the value of personal growth and development for a better, more productive life. She´s also a business owner, author, community volunteer and co-founder of the German non-profit Helping Hands for Children in Tanzania.

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