Sheila Wilkinson - A Conversation About Expectations

Talking to Cool People w/ Jason Frazell

Sheila is back! Sheila Wilkinson, a seasoned coach, author, and licensed clinical social worker, dives deep into the psychological and social dynamics of expectations. Sheila and Jason unpack the impacts these invisible forces have on our personal and professional lives.

"When we expect of others what we expect of ourselves, we will always find pain."
Key Takeaways:

1. The Four Types of Expectations: Discover how expectations we have of ourselves, others, and of us, and those we presume others have of us shape our interactions and self-perception.
2. Communicating Expectations: Learn the importance of explicitly communicating your expectations to prevent misunderstandings and foster healthier relationships.
3. Self-Reflection on Expectations: Gain insights into how reflecting on your expectations can lead to personal growth and improved mental health.
4. Managing Unmet Expectations: Explore strategies for dealing with the disappointment from unmet expectations, focusing on adjustment and realignment.
5. Practical Steps for Expectation Management: Implement Sheila's practical advice on managing expectations through self-awareness and communication to enhance your well-being and interpersonal connections.

Sheila M. Wilkinson is a Louisiana Licensed Attorney, a Louisiana Licensed Master Social Worker, an Educator, an Empowerment Coach and Consultant, and the host of two five-star podcasts: “What Would Sheila Say?” and “Build Your Joyful and Thriving Lawyer Life” Podcasts. Sheila combines her love for the law, social work, and education to help lawyers, creatives, and other service-based professionals and business owners transform pain, frustration, and unreasonable expectations at work into happiness, success, and healthy boundaries, so that they can achieve their personal and professional goals.

https://sheilawilkinson.com
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📩 Go Download: Start setting Boundaries and resetting Expectations today with these Plug-and-Play Free Scripts @ https://sheilawilkinson.com/scripts
🤿 Go Deeper: Listen to Sheila's "Managing Expectations" Spotify Playlist (Episodes 3-6 from Sheila's podcast, "What Would Sheila Say?" @ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2vOsylmsRV5u9nxsSDePDe?si=803ee2ff552e4c39
🎭 Go Connect: Get insightful, actionable, and practical reflections from Sheila, usually about once a month @ https://sheilawilkinson.com/connect
🤸🏽‍♀️ Go Play: Follow Sheila on Instagram and play What's in the Cup?! on Fridays @ https://instagram.com/sheilamwilkinson

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