We often expect things to turn out exactly the way we want them to, and sometimes they will; however… sometimes we might found ourselves feeling disappointed, let down, frustrated or even angry because things don’t go the way we expect them to. Learning how to find the balance between being hopeful and not being completely attached to the outcome takes work, and that’s what I’m exploring this week. In this episode I talk about what expectations are, the difference between healthy and unhealthy expectations, and how to manage your expectations. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► For more great content, check out YouTube for Let’s Talk About Mental Health TV — new videos every Wednesday with exclusive content not found anywhere else (covering different content than this podcast). Head to: http://www.youtube.com/c/LetsTalkAboutMentalHealth ► Watch the latest episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health TV (Ho why mental illness taught me to be a better version of myself) here:https://youtu.be/taDXvjBMUxQ ► Find full transcripts for this and all past episodes: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/episodes/ ► Sign up to the Let’s Talk About Mental Health mailing list to have full transcripts sent to your inbox each week for free: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/ ► Find out more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health at the website: http://www.letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au ► Follow Let’s Talk About Mental Health on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin that draws on quality research as well as personal experience. It's about much more than just talk; each new episode focuses on practical and simple things that you can do every single day to improve and maintain your mental health and wellbeing. Discover the podcast all about better mental health and join listeners in 135 countries around the world. Let's Talk About Mental Health. Simple ideas for better mental health. ⚠ Warning: Contains occasional mild coarse language. #expectations #support #mentalhealth #wellbeing #mentalhealthpodcast #selfhelp #depression #anxiety #ltamh #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #bettermentalhealth #simpleideasforbettermentalhealth