Think about the last three things you ruminated and worried about recently.
How many of them were in your control versus those you had no control over?
Trying to control what you can’t control and worrying about the unknown sets you up for a lifetime of anxiety and disappointment.
It’s hard to release control and allow life to unfold – especially if you believe you can “think or worry your way” to your desired outcomes.
It sounds condescending to say, “just let it go,” or “stop obsessing.”
But to paraphrase the “Serenity Prayer,” you can learn to accept the things you can’t control, gain the courage to change what you can, and develop the wisdom to know the difference.