Expectations can be a powerful mechanism for setting up goals and boosting your ambition. But in the end, you usually find yourself let down and disillusioned by the results. Intentions, on the other hand, can do a great deal to help you steer yourself in a positive direction. Unlike expectations, they rely upon choices you make yourself and don’t involve actions of other people. Find out here how to improve your life by making the shift from expectations to the intentions.
Learn to draw the line between your expectations and your intentions
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