"Little hinges swing big doors". Small changes in expectations can lead to disproportionately larger increases in stress. This fits the task of managing expectations. Tiny misses in expectations can lead to big swings in stress levels.
The bottom line is that you must be clear in all of your instructions. It must be made clear what you expect from business partners, employees, printers, delivery men, your hairdresser, your real estate agent, your waiter, and on and on and on.
On the flip side, you must also be realistic and flexible. You cannot expect perfection. There will always be a few broken yolks in your life. But if you expect this to happen, then you'll have the mindset to manage the set-backs. How you manage your own expectations is equally as important ashow you manage the expectations of others.
When working to increase your productivity, be clear about your work goals, your work environment, your work time blocks, and what you expect from your employees and team members in terms of honoring all of the above.
Make these expectations well known and communicate them clearly. It will save you a lot of hassle and stress over time. Stress is largely a factor of how your expectations are managed.
When running a business or managing employees, how you manage your own expectations and those of your team are critical to reducing stress and conflict. The solution to managing expectations is clear and concise communication.
The bottom line is that you must be clear in all of your instructions. It must be made clear what you expect from business partners, employees, printers, delivery men, your hairdresser, your real estate agent, your waiter, and on and on and on.
On the flip side, you must also be realistic and flexible. You cannot expect perfection. There will always be a few broken yolks in your life. But if you expect this to happen, then you'll have the mindset to manage the set-backs. How you manage your own expectations is equally as important ashow you manage the expectations of others.
When working to increase your productivity, be clear about your work goals, your work environment, your work time blocks, and what you expect from your employees and team members in terms of honoring all of the above.
Make these expectations well known and communicate them clearly. It will save you a lot of hassle and stress over time. Stress is largely a factor of how your expectations are managed.
When running a business or managing employees, how you manage your own expectations and those of your team are critical to reducing stress and conflict. The solution to managing expectations is clear and concise communication.
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