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Divya Bhandari
3 min readAug 27, 2024

Want to Be Happier? Keep Your Relationships from Crashing?

I've got the perfect solution—no gimmicks, just real talk.

Imagine a magic pill that wipes out stress, boosts gratitude, smooths out your relationships, and helps you bounce back from life’s curveballs. Sounds too good to be true, right? But it’s real, and the secret ingredient is super simple: lower your expectations.

Introducing: *The “Less Expectations” Pill*!

Yep, it’s that easy. Expect less, and you’ll enjoy life more. Don’t just take my word for it—science has some pretty eye-opening stats to back this up:

- 60% of people feel stressed when their expectations aren’t met. (It’s like hoping for a pizza and getting a daal khichdi instead. Source: American Psychological Association)

- People with high expectations are 3 times more likely to experience anxiety. (So if you’re aiming for “world domination” levels of success, maybe chill a little. Source: Journal of Anxiety Disorders)

- 75% of relationships fail due to unmet expectations. (Yep, thinking your partner will read your mind is a recipe for disaster. Source: Relationship Coaching Institute)

- People with low expectations are 2 times more likely to report being happy. (When your bar is set at “I hope my day doesn’t suck,” everything else is a bonus. Source: Gallup)

- 80% of people feel more resilient when they don’t have high expectations. (It’s easier to bounce back when you didn’t expect a trampoline in the first…

Divya Bhandari
Divya Bhandari

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Finance pro exploring writing! Embracing raw and unpolished storytelling as I transition from numbers to narratives. Join my raw and unfiltered journey!

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