Rule #22

The week or two before I go away on vacation I start to get excited. I start putting things I need to pack on the side, start picking up things at the store, I talk about it to anyone who will listen, I start to listen to music that reminds me of my destination...I am getting ready for a great vacation. Rule #22 is EXPECT THE BEST. I believe that you get what you expect, so why not expect the best? I find that when I expect things to go well, they are more likely to do so. I often like to day dream about how things will turn out. Lets get back to that vacation...it's easy to imagine sitting in a lounge chair next to the pool or on the beach, hearing the ocean and the sea gulls, smelling suntan lotion...setting expectations for a great vacation. I've been hit by a hurricane on vacation and still had a blast. But what about every day events? How about a job interview or a presentation at work? Well I find that setting expectations of things going well gives me an advantage. I go into the situation feeling positive, upbeat, less stressed, free to focus on a good outcome. Now, even if things go less than perfect, I am more likely to roll with the punches because I am starting from a more positive place mentally and emotionally. Back to that vacation...lets say I heard there was a hurricane expected. If my expectations were different, I may have been worried, stressed, maybe even cancelled my vacation all together. Instead, I was able to have a unique experience including huge hurricane lobby parties with all the guests at the resort, swimming in the rain and so much more. My expectations paved the way for a great vacation, no matter what Mother Nature threw my way.

An expectation puts us on alert for what we will find. Our subconscious will look to prove us right and fill those expectations. It is human nature....so why not look for the best to happen? So here's my motto...Expect the best, accept the rest!


Rule #1 - I AM RESPONSIBLE
Rule #2 - ALWAYS BE KIND
Rule #3 - DON'T HOLD A GRUDGE
Rule #4 - DO THE RIGHT THING
Rule #5 - SMILE
Rule #6 - BE GOOD TO YOURSELF
Rule #7 - SAY I LOVE YOU
Rule #8 - BE POSITIVE
Rule #9 - LAUGH
Rule #10 - DON'T JUDGE
Rule #11 - SET GOALS
Rule #12 - SING AND DANCE
Rule #13 - MEDITATE
Rule #14 - BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Rule #15 - BE HONEST
Rule #16 - SAY I'M SORRY
Rule #17 - BE GENUINE
Rule #18 - PAY ATTENTION
Rule #19 - TRUST YOUR GUT
Rule #20 - CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS
Rule #21 - COMPLEMENT
Rule #22 - EXPECT THE BEST