Okay, so, let me tell you about this thing I’ve been working on. It’s called “Can’t Control Me,” and it’s been a real journey, let me tell you.
It all started because I was feeling, well, out of control. Not in a crazy way, but just like life was throwing a lot of stuff at me, and I didn’t know how to deal with it. Stress, some anxious moments, you know, the usual. Sometimes I found myself stuck on some thoughts that made me feel like I couldn’t handle things. And there were these habits I had, not bad ones, but they just weren’t helping me feel any better.
So, I started to think, “What can I actually control here?” I began by looking at the situations I was facing. I’d ask myself, “Can I really change the outcome of this?” It was a simple question, but it made me think hard about where to put my energy.
Then I got into this whole mindset thing. I learned about something, where your thoughts can kinda trick you. You know, those persistent thoughts that aren’t always based on reality? I started to notice when I was having these thoughts and tried to challenge them. Like, “Is this thought really true? Or am I just assuming the worst?”
And feelings, oh boy, don’t even get me started on feelings. I started to pay attention to what I was feeling and when. It was like becoming a detective of my own emotions. I’d acknowledge them, like, “Okay, I’m feeling anxious right now,” instead of just letting the feeling take over.
One thing that helped me a lot was digging into why I felt this need to control everything. I realized a lot of it came from, well, way back. You know, past experiences and stuff. Once I started to understand that, it was easier to let go of some of that need for control.
It’s been a real eye-opener, this whole process. I’m still working on it, of course, it’s not like I’ve got it all figured out. But I’m feeling a lot more in charge of myself and my reactions. And that’s what “Can’t Control Me” is all about – finding that balance between accepting what you can’t change and taking charge of what you can. It’s about taking small steps and celebrating those little wins. It’s been quite the ride, and I’m still learning every day.
- Started by asking myself: Can I really change this situation?
- Got into my head: Challenged those tricky thoughts.
- Became a feeling detective: Noticed and named my emotions.
- Dug deep: Found out where my need for control came from.
- Still learning: But feeling more in charge of myself now.
