Work with Erika Ayers Badan WORK Net/Net: Control Is An Illusion
Jan 18, 2026
Discover why worry often masquerades as productivity, yet rarely yields results. Explore the illusion of control and its toll on mental health, as well as the importance of trusting the process. Erika shares insights on how candid conversations can break cycles of anxiety and reframes problems as opportunities for growth. She encourages listeners to embrace imperfections in their problem-solving and highlights activities that can reduce anxiety. Trusting yourself to handle future challenges is the ultimate takeaway!
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Worry Is An Illusion Of Control
- Worry is your mind trying to control an uncontrollable future and causing itself pain.
- Trusting the process means believing you can meet future problems because you've solved problems before.
Meeting The 'Trust The Process' Guy
- Erika recounts meeting Sam Hinckley and liking the phrase "trust the process."
- That interaction reinforced the simple power of the idea for her mindset.
A Brutal Perspective Knocked Sense In
- Erika describes a conversation with a board candidate who gave blunt perspective and snapped her out of worry.
- That outside viewpoint helped her see obvious outcomes and stop spiraling.