Midday on the Mind: Thursday December 6, 1-2 p.m.

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The holidays are an emotional time, with expectations running high for many and low for others, bringing on feelings of anxiety, disappointment, even depression. Beyond the holidays, human expectations often present hazards. If too high, they can be overwhelming or oppressive. Keeping expectations low, commonly advised, can be problematic, too. Columbia-based psychologist Brad Sachs has some advice on establishing realistic expectations for ourselves and others, and responding well when we, or they, fail to meet them.