Expectations Lead To Gloom

Saw this headline
"WHY GLOOM ON ECONOMY PERSISTS"

It is all about expectations.
If you expect a dollar and you get 80 cents then you are disappointed and gloomy. Whenever reality falls short of expectations people tend to feel bad. If you expect a dollar and get two then you might fell pretty good.

People are expecting too much. They are unrealistic. They almost always expect too much and are habitually disappointed.

Lower expectations and happiness should increase.
Or get rid of expectations completely. Expect nothing and be happy with what comes.
Each moment is sufficient.