I want things to go well. And I want things to go well for you in recovery and beyond. Even when an outcome turns out well in the end, there are often difficulties along the way. This lesson will help you navigate the tension between expecting the best and enduring difficulties as they arise. It will help you overlook faults and continue to make progress even when situations and circumstances appear difficult. The way you set your mind, attitude, and disposition will determine your satisfaction along the way. Therefore, you want to set reasonable expectations. Learn to identify unrealistic expectations in treatment and recovery, and replace them with realistic expectations to bring about the recovery and changed life you desire.
