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How to Let Go of Expectations and Transform Disappointment into Growth with Christine Hassler

The One You Feed

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Expectation Hangover Symptoms

  • Christine Hassler coined the term "expectation hangover" to describe the feeling when a desired outcome doesn't happen or when it does but doesn't bring the expected feeling.
  • Symptoms include mental aching from overthinking, confusion, regret, lack of motivation, and wanting to withdraw.
  • These symptoms mirror a physical hangover, emphasizing the unpleasantness and disorientation.
  • Expectation hangovers can stem from unmet desires or achieving a goal without the anticipated satisfaction.
  • They leave one feeling down, demotivated, and yearning for escape.

Life rarely goes exactly as planned, and how we manage our expectations and reactions shapes our experience.

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