Taking control of our lives has a big impact on how we live and interact with others. When we have control, we feel more confident and secure. We can also approach challenges with a determined mindset, knowing that our thoughts and actions matter.
Our Approach to Control Control Over Thoughts When we learn to control our thoughts, our minds become more powerful. We can achieve this through mindfulness and guided meditation. These practices help us become aware of how our thoughts affect us, leading us to take positive actions and prioritise our needs and desires. Control Over Emotions and Reactions Managing emotions and reactions is a powerful skill. We can improve how we handle events and make better decisions by focusing on what’s important and not overreacting. This helps us develop healthy ways to cope with our emotions. Control Over Choices and Decisions When we control our emotions and reactions, we achieve clarity in our minds. This makes it easier for us to make choices and decisions. We can gain autonomy over our choices and contribute to our happiness by evaluating and rationalising ideas on our own. Control Over Behaviour and Purpose Having control over our thoughts, emotions, choices, and decisions leads to controlled behaviour and a clear sense of purpose. When we understand how self-control affects our behaviour, we can better align our actions with our values. The Effects of Lack of Control If we don’t control our lives, bad things can happen. Feeling mentally unwell, doing harmful things, being influenced by negative people, and being taken advantage of are included in these. However, if we take control, we can find ourselves and become happier. We can do this by trying things like guided meditation.
