What Could be the Impact of Expectations on Our Happiness?

” Our expectations can be a root cause of our unhappiness or suffering. “

Atip Muangsuwan
CEO Coach and Coach Supervisor

Yesterday, I received some wonderful news from one of my coaching clients. He shared with me that he had been promoted to a higher position and pay grade.

Happily, I congratulated him on his career achievement and the good news, which was a fantastic way to start the new year. This promotion is a testament to the effectiveness of my transformational coaching, which has helped him advance in his career, just as it has for many other clients of mine.

I am very proud to say that the success rate of my coaching in helping clients achieve their job promotions or career goals is 100%! Initially, my clients seek executive or leadership coaching, but by the end of our coaching engagement, almost every one of them has been promoted as a by-product of our transformational work together.

However, despite his promotion, this particular client expressed that he was not happy with a small increment in his new salary. His expectations were not met due to the company’s current economic situation, competitive market conditions, and the global economy.

I shared my optimistic perspective with him, emphasizing that being promoted to a higher position and pay grade, even with a small pay raise, is a significant achievement, especially considering the tough economic conditions and the fact that so many employees were laid off in 2024. According to Layoffs.fyi, a total of 542 tech companies laid off as many as 151,484 employees globally.

After a moment of reflection, my client acknowledged that he needed to shift his perspective from being pessimistic to more optimistic. He realized the importance of recalibrating his expectations to make him happy and grateful for what he had achieved professionally.

This experience highlights the need to be mindful of our expectations. Our expectations can hurt us or make us unhappy, miserable, or suffering, just like this client’s experience. Therefore, it is crucial to have self-awareness and be mindful of our expectations.

If you need executive, leadership, and/or career coaching to help you get promoted to the next level more quickly, let’s talk! Let’s work together to achieve your goals and unlock your full potential.

About Atip Muangsuwan: Atip Muangsuwan is the Founder & CEO of The Best Coach International Co., Ltd. He is a CEO & UHNWI Coach, Certified Mentor & Supervisor for global executive coaches, Holistic Life Transformation Expert, Business & Life Strategist, and Corporate Facilitator/Trainer. With a proven track record of helping clients achieve their career goals and job promotions, Atip is dedicated to supporting individuals in their personal and professional growth.