managing expectations

I love getting stuff in the mail. I always have. And with the pandemic, I (probably like you) have ordered way more online that usual. With all of the packages I’m getting, I use a fantastic app called Deliveries, which allows me to track packages easily. This app is invaluable to me.

However, with having the most up-to-date info on where my orders are, I’ve noticed something interesting: if a package doesn’t get to me by the stated time, I’m more frustrated than if I think it’s going to take a long time to get to me.

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