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January 8, 2026 8 mins
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3870: Jennifer shares a compassionate and practical approach to releasing the grip of expectations, especially when life doesn’t go as planned. With relatable stories and actionable mindset shifts, she guides us through five powerful steps that help us trade frustration for peace, and control for presence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/5-steps-to-letting-go-of-expectations/ Quotes to ponder: "When I had a moment to calm down and think rationally, I realised my frustration had nothing to do with him and everything to do with my expectations." "You might not be on a date night, but an empty house to yourself? Sounds like the perfect setting for a glass of wine and a good book." "We can never be in complete control of what happens to us, we can only control how we choose to respond to the situation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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