239. What to Do if You're a Control Freak

May 8, 2023

Learn the difference between being controlling and being in control, explore the negative consequences of control issues in relationships, and discover tips for finding inner peace and security. Delve into the difference between love and fear as triggers for control behavior and explore relaxation techniques for alleviating stress. Consider the idea of featuring a separate podcast or bonus episodes discussing parenting and relationships with the speaker's child.

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Control vs. Control Freak

Being in control is healthy and reflects confidence and strong self-esteem.\n- Being controlling is unhealthy and driven by fear and low self-esteem.

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Abby's Controlling Birthday Anecdote

Abby got controlling during her daughter's birthday while sick and stressed.\n- She questioned her son's store trip unnecessarily, showing typical control-freak behavior.

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Control Is Hardwired

Humans are wired to want control for safety and survival.\n- The problem arises when the desire for control swings to extremes, either no control or excessive control.

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There’s a big difference between being controlling and being in control. Being in control is awesome. It means you’re self-aware, confident, and have strong self-esteem. But being controlling is the opposite. It’s an unhealthy sign that your self-esteem is rocky, and that fear is running the show. Today I’m going to teach you the three reasons you’ve got control issues and my top five tips for finding peace and security within yourself. ____________________________ Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/what-to-do-if-youre-a-control-freak-like-me Grab my FREE Progressive Relaxation Body Scan: abbymedcalf.com/bodyscan Have you checked out my YouTube Channel yet? Subscribe to my channel and get weekly tips on how to be in successful relationships with others and yourself: https://abbymedcalf.com/youtube

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