Managing Expectations worksheet

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What is the theory behind the worksheet?

The present worksheet is based on the Theory of Affective Expectations, which explains that the level of satisfaction one has just thought about an event/person/object is as important as the event/person/object itself (Aurier & Guintcheva, 2014).

How will the worksheet help?

This worksheet is intended to help practitioners assist their clients in the process of forming healthy, realistic beliefs.

How to use the worksheet?

Expectations are strong beliefs that an event will occur, or something will happen. These predictions about ourselves and the world are catalysts for happiness or disappointment. In order to avoid sadness and despair, it helps to have healthy, positive expectations, but these are to be very grounded and realistic. 

How do you manage your expectations, and how realistic are they? Complete the exercises to find out, by expressing your expectations. 

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References

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Aurier, P., & Guintcheva, G. (2014). Using Affect–Expectations Theory to Explain the Direction of the Impacts of Experiential Emotions on Satisfaction. Psychology and Marketing, 31(10), 900-913.