Technique 1.154 Understanding Control
Introduction
This involves learning you cannot control every aspect of your life and should instead focus on those things you can control (including your responses to events, other people, etc)
"...by letting go of the need to control every aspect of your life, you open yourself up to a world of possibilities and growth. Ultimately, it is not about controlling the storm but learning to dance in the rain..."
Michelle Gibbings, 2023o
Some questions to get a better understanding
1. Nominate the degree of control over events, people, etc:
| Events/people | No control | Some control*i | Complete control*i |
|---|---|---|---|
Notes
i) The focus should be on those events, people, etc over which/whom you have either some or complete control, ie internally rather than externally focused
2. Which unproductive work habits are impeding your progress and depleting your energy?
3. Is your focus on what you have or what you don't have?
4. Do you regularly compare yourself to others? (Yes/No)
5. Nominate your support circle who are there to help you when you need them
| Name | Type of support offered |
|---|---|
6. Are you able to help your support circle when they need help? (Yes/No)
(source: Michelle Gibbings, 2023o