I wouldn't remove expectations. Rather, detach from expectations. It's actually good to have certain expectations. It's called vision and hope. However, if one is too attached to those expectations, then when they don't come to pass, it will inevitably cause an emotional hit. So have expectations - but make them informed and rational - limit them with solid doses of reality - and pin your emotions to the things that you yourself can directly influence (how you live, act, etc).
Expected outcome.
I’ve been off hopium for months now. Totally sober.
expecting negative outcomes is not sobriety. remove expectations entirely.
I like this point, although I would add a caveat.
I wouldn't remove expectations. Rather, detach from expectations. It's actually good to have certain expectations. It's called vision and hope. However, if one is too attached to those expectations, then when they don't come to pass, it will inevitably cause an emotional hit. So have expectations - but make them informed and rational - limit them with solid doses of reality - and pin your emotions to the things that you yourself can directly influence (how you live, act, etc).