The Weight of “Should”: Expectations We Put on Ourselves and Others

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! How often do you catch yourself saying: I should be further along. I should have known better. They should act differently. That one small word—should—can quietly carry a lot of pressure, shame, and expectation. In this reflective Monomyth Diaries conversation, Mandi and Karen explore the ways we place expectations on ourselves and others, and how those judgments can keep us disconnected from curiosity, growth, and compassion. At Monomyth Diaries, w...