Having high standards and low expectations means youre already succeeding on your own terms. One of the reasons “success” eludes so many creative people is because they create based on the standards and expectations of other creators (or critics).

What does low expectations high standards mean?

Date With Low Expectations + High Standards Dating with low expectations allows you to see things/people for what/who they really are. Dating with high standards means you know your worth and you wont entertain behavior that is out of alignment with your needs, lifestyle, values and beliefs.

What is the difference between high standards and high expectations?

But there is a BIG difference between high expectations and high standards. The difference between an expectation and a standard is that the standard is the bar and the expectation is our belief about whether students will ever reach the bar. Thus, it is possible to have high standards and low expectations.

What does lower your expectations mean?

Lowering your expectations can help you reframe how you view your relationships with others. You can gain perspective and learn more about yourself as you think more about the other persons point of view.

How do you lower your expectations of someone?

How to Defeat ExpectationsPut your oxygen mask first: The first step to getting rid of expectations is to treat yourself kindly. Adjust the Way You Think. You cannot control what others think about you, but you can choose how you talk to yourself. Speak Up. Free Yourself and Free Others. Stop Judging, Stop Expecting.24 Oct 2018

How do you really lower your expectations?

Here are some tips:Start with a clean slate. Brain storm. Embrace where you are in life, because where ever you are, even if its really hard, it is Good.Create goals, expectations, standards, whatever you want to call them, that work with you instead of against you. Keep the expectations fluid.30 Dec 2012