Dear Krachel: Is having no expectations an excuse for being lazy?

<p>Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, a monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.</p> <p>This month we answered questions from:</p> <ul> <li>Margot, who’s into our idea of having no expectations for the rest of 2020, but suspects she’s overthinking it. She has a few big things she wants to make decisions about … <strong>but is having no expectations an excuse for procrastination and laziness?</strong></li> <li>Happily Childless, who is tired of feeling like a second-class citizen for not having (or wanting to have kids). She doesn’t want to keep working long hours or holidays because people with kids aren’t available! <strong>How can she make her employers and friends see that a child-free person’s life and time are just as valuable?</strong></li> <li>Rose, who is frustrated by the one-sided conversations with her husband. He supports her love of personal growth, but he doesn’t easily reciprocate when she wants him to open up. <strong>Is it possible to get him to open and up and share more so she can feel more connected to him?</strong></li> </ul> <p><a href="https://clarityonfire.com/excuse-for-being-lazy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leave a comment</a> after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!</p> <p>Want to submit a question for our November episode of Dear Krachel? <a href="http://clarityonfire.com/podcast-questions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fill out this form and you might hear us tackle your Q!</a></p> <p>SERIOUS ABOUT SOME 1-ON-1 COACHING?</p> <p>One-on-one coaching will be open for enrollment again on Tuesday, October 6! A few pointers to keep in mind:</p> <ul> <li>We’ll be taking on about 15 people in this new wave.</li> <li>This is for people interested in getting started ASAP (within the next 4-6 weeks).</li> <li>You don’t have to know <em>for sure</em> that you want to move ahead with coachin