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Softening the Blow: How to Gently Adjust Your Expectations | Second Chances
In this episode of Second Chances, host Jane Gordon explores the psychological and emotional weight of rigid expectations, offering a compassionate guide to 'softening the blow' when life doesn't go according to plan. This episode is designed for anyone who experiences anxiety, disappointment, or shame when their carefully laid plans fall apart—whether it’s a work presentation crashing, a home-cooked meal becoming takeout, or personal goals shifting unexpectedly. We often mistake our need for control as safety, building intricate mental castles that crumble under the slightest reality check…
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