I’m A Control Freak: How To Take Charge Of Your Life

Ever feel like you’re just letting things happen to you? This is about taking the reins and actually deciding what happens next. It’s about realizing that being a bit of a control freak, in the right way, can actually lead to success. Life is basically a big negotiation, right? You want things to go your way, and you want to have a say in how it all turns out.

• Taking control starts with a single action.
• Identify situations you’re avoiding and confront them.
• Decide the outcome you want and then work towards it.
• Face your worst-case fears to gain control.

So, how do you actually stop playing it safe and start taking control? It all begins with taking just one action. Think about a situation you’ve been putting off, something you haven’t wanted to deal with. How can you step up and take charge of that specific situation? It’s about deciding what you want the outcome to be before you even start, and then actually doing something about it.

Another big part of this is asking yourself: what’s the absolute worst thing that could happen? We often have these secret fears, right? But once you can actually see that fear, and really own it, you put yourself in a much better position to control the situation. It’s not about being reckless, it’s about being intentional and not letting fear dictate your choices. When you know what you’re afraid of, it loses a lot of its power over you.