Expectations from oneself

Just as we have expectations from other people, from the government, from life itself we need to have expectations from ourselves and try to live up to those expectations.

Here is a short list:

1.Good clear communication

2.Carry myself well

3.Dress well

4.Be kind and considerate

5.Be efficient

6.Be productive

7.Have goals with a timeline

8.Don’t waste time

9.Be active

10.Do not speak ill of anyone

11.Take care of my health

12.Cultivate good habits

13.Not be a victim to unhealthy habits

14.Maintain proper posture

15.Be graceful

16.Live in gratitude

17.Appreciate good work done by others

18.Be charitable

19.Be magnanimous and large-hearted

20.Be fair and just

21.Express emotions when required as appropriate

22.Save enough for the future

23.Invest wisely

24.Give my best to everything

25.Practice mindfulness

26.Be focused

27.Eat wisely

28.Enlarge my interests

29.Share knowledge

30.Honour my word

31.Keep my promises

32.Respect everyone

33.Don’t be rude to anyone

34.Never cheat or betray anyone

35.Be punctual for meetings

36. Expect only what the other is capable of giving

37. Not take anyone for granted

38.Not give advice on matters I know very little about

39.Never interrupt others when they are speaking

40.Nurture relationships

41.Develop my skills and talents

42.Cultivate patience

43.Cultivate concentration

44.Be more accepting

45.Be more forgiving

46.Smile as often as possible

47.Lifelong learning

48.Develop leadership qualities

49.Cultivate people skills

50.Involve with society

51.Learn to appreciate art and music

52.Cleanliness

53.Don’t waste natural resources

54.Introspect

55.Increase tolerance bandwidth

56.See the lighter side of life