Many times, we may not be totally aware of our expectations, or we don’t express them or will not acknowledge that they are unrealistic. Unfortunately, some of the most harmful expectations are the ones we have of ourselves. Make a list of your key expectations beginning with the most important people in your life, and list your key expectations of each person. Let Him weed out the unrealistic ones and give you the courage to express the ones that need to be communicated. Trust God to influence the hearts of those involved so your expectations don’t become a source of stress for you or them.