When things are better than expected

We all have them. Days, or things, that you’re not really looking forward to, and then they turn out to be better than expected. Why is that? What do we dread so much about certain things that then make our perceived ‘bad’ thing turn into ‘good’?

dandelion sunriseWhen things are better than expected

I’ve no idea why we sometimes think that something we have to do is going to be awful. We build it up in our head, or prepare for the worst, don’t we? We often just think that it’s going to be awful. So when we have a lovely time, or the thing goes better than expected, then we’re even more delighted with ourselves, or ‘it’ than we expected.

Bizarre? Or human nature?

If we think something is going to be awful, then more often than not, it will be. We believe, so it will happen. But we can also believe it will be alright, and still think it may be hard going, or not enjoyable, but it can be worse. Why is that?

I believe it’s down to our preparation, of ourselves, and the situation/job/our team. If we prepare ourselves for all eventualities, then everything is covered, isn’t it? We know we have contingencies in place for x, y or z happening. So even if it does happen, we’re in control and work through it.

Our plans for the event, if we think it may not be enjoyable, are often more thorough than if we think we’ll breeze through something. Surely this must teach us something?

Yes, planning is key to success. Even the things we’re not looking forward to, or not as skilled at. If we plan in advance, then we’ll make everything we touch a success. For ourselves and our teams.

You know that saying? “Fail to plan; Plan to fail”.

It’s very true, and we can make sure we don’t fail in anything. Even the things we’re not looking forward to.

Today, I’ve proved that to myself and my family. And I’m very proud of all of us 🙂

When have you experienced something that was better than expected?

1 Comment

  1. We do not have a crystal ball, yet we try and push the boundaries to know the future. Yes we can plan, but plan with some space for expansion. As for failure, or the perception of failure, this is where I get many of my best lessons.

    In answer to your question, there are evenings that I don’t want to go out. I’d rather stay cuddled up with my dogs. However, once out I am there, enjoying that now.

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