Strong hope

Expectant

Also known as anticipation

Strength 2 of 4

Looking ahead to something good you believe is coming, attention reaching towards it with a quiet readiness for it to arrive.

In the body

  • Leaning slightly forward
  • Alert, watchful eyes
  • A hum of readiness in the limbs

Needs behind it

When these needs are met

Softer and stronger

  1. Encouraged
  2. Expectant
  3. Hopeful
  4. Optimistic

Often confused with

Hopeful

Hopeful leans towards an outcome that is still uncertain; expectant waits for something you believe is already on its way.