How to Let Go of Expectations and Create Your Own Happiness

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I’d feel better if they just did things differently”? That’s the manual at work—the unwritten rulebook we expect others to follow. In this episode, Michelle explains how relying on someone else’s actions for your happiness keeps you stuck. You’ll learn why common sense isn’t always common, how to let go of expectations, and what to focus on instead. If you want more emotional freedom and less frustration, this conversation will show you how to reclaim your power.

Topics in this episode

• The manual 
• Often we don’t tell them what’s in the manual. We just expect them to know. 
• Things that are common sense for us aren’t always common sense for everyone else.
• Alternative options 
• They still get to choose if they comply or not
• Focus your efforts on what you can control