Having gratitude is not a lowering of expectation for oneself;
It does not mean condoning sub-standards;
It does not mean we deserve less;
It is not mean having an "Ah-Q" mentality;
It just means being strict to oneself, and lenient to others.
Having gratitude means to be thankful and appreciative for things that are going right;
Even when things go wrong or not to our expectations, be thankful that it wasn't worse, and that it acts as an impetus for us to develop our character --- patience, integrity, creativity, etc.
