As we inch closer to Christmas and start looking ahead to the new year, I want to invite you to pause and reflect on an important question: How much of your unhappiness—maybe even your misery—comes from unmet expectations? In this episode, we’ll explore the difference between hopes, dreams, goals, and expectations, and why confusing them can steal our peace.
I’ll share how unspoken “scripts” can harm our relationships, why expectations rooted in other people often disappoint, and how setting clear standards—with communication and consequences—can transform the way we navigate family, holidays, and daily life.
Join me for this practical and eye-opening reflection as we prepare our hearts for Christmas and step into the new year with more clarity, joy, and freedom.
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Allison is also the Founder and President of www.CatholicTherapists.com, and CatholicLifeCoaches.com, which provide nationwide networks of screened and dedicated Catholic therapists and Catholic life coaches.
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