I’m sending you a message, you better catch it. When someone lets you down, is it really them who disappointed you—or is it your expectations of them that did? Think about it. You expect loyalty, honesty, love, or support from certain people, and when they don’t show up the way you imagined, it hits hard. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: they never signed the contract you created in your mind. So the real question is: are you mad at them, or are you upset that reality didn’t match your expectations? Let me be clear—this doesn’t mean people shouldn’t be accountable. But if your peace is always tied to what you think others should do, then you’re handing your happiness to the wrong people. Take this week to ask yourself: What expectations am I placing on others without them knowing? How can I set healthier boundaries instead of unrealistic expectations? And most importantly—what am I expecting from myself? Control what’s in your power and stop outsourcing your joy. That’s how yo...