Controlling the Things That We Have Control Over

When we take the i to think through and imagine how we want to behave in a certain scenario, it can go a long way towards helping us develop better responses. One of the best ways for us to exert control over what we do have control over is to set boundaries. Boundaries are not ultimatums, but they are a way to clarify how we wish to be treated. When you're facing a challenging situation, recognizing what you have control over and acting upon those things is something that you'll probably fail at. It really comes down to knowing yourself,. recognizing what you can control and taking actions that aline with who you want to be. Stow a coffee break. Be