Negative Expectations and the film While You Were Sleeping

Negative Expectations and the film While You Were Sleeping Everyday people feel the effects of other’s and society imposed ways to act or perform in daily actives. These imposed way are called expectations. Expectations can help people live up to there potential, act politely, finish projects, spend more time with family, and many other things that yield a positive outcome. Unfortunately, expectations are not always positive. Often these imposed expectations lead individuals into unhealthy …

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