Things You Cannot Control
Things We CANNOT Control.
Well, we talked about the things that we CAN control last week. Now let’s dive into some of the things that we CANNOT control.
The Past
The Future
Actions of others
Change
Motives of others
Circumstances you are dealt
“Official” policy
Predicting what will happen
How others react
How others feel
Again, this is not an exhaustive list of what we cannot control. However, it is a list that I most often hear clients speak of. The list above tends to activate the anxious mind, taking us out of the present. When we are taken out of the present, we are often servants of the past or future. Said another way, we get stuck in what has happened, or fear what might happen.
Just as we did with things we CAN control, I encourage you to ground yourself in an intentional way and bring yourself back to the present. When we are in the present, we are often the best version of ourselves. The present makes us more attentive, more reliable, focused, and connected.
Some tried and true ways to remain in the present include exercise, yoga, meditation, prayer, and diaphragmatic breathing. Stay tuned and we will explore these in greater detail in the coming weeks!
