Being happy is a lot easier than most people seem to think. The key is to set realistic expectations, especially for things you have no influence over.
If you are an England fan and had convinced yourself that this was our World Cup, that we would win all three of our group matches and crush all opposition in the knock-outs. If you already have a space reserved for the framed photo of Stevie G holding the trophy aloft, then you're probably pretty miserable right now.
If you were merely confident that England would get through the group stage either first or second. If you felt that we were good enough for the quarter or semi-finals, and after that anything can happen, then you and I are feeling okay at the moment. Of course we're disappointed at Green's slip and Rooney's lack of threat, but we do not despair. Our hopes and dreams are just as lofty as all the other England fans, but we keep them seperate from our expectations.
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