expectations = disappointment
however, if you think negative thoughts then you could be attracting negative energies towards you. however if you just enjoyed whatever life throws your way, be it a party, friends coming over, organising a dinner, family, loved ones, a day at work...anything, if you just see it for what it is, and enjoy the good bits, and realise the bad bits are there for you to appreciate the good bits even more, then you dont have to go around trying to trick yourself into appreciating or jinxing the event.
i too am very guilty of trying not jinx something. its like if it turns out awesome, if not, then i expected it to turn bad and i cant be disappointed. but by doing that, i have been self sabotaging happiness. its a hard habit to break. but worth trying to. imagine just enjoying life for the amazing moments it brings, not expecting anything bad or good to happen, just appreciating all that is given to you.
my new years resolution. thanks LMN for reminding me about this.