Life Hack #86: Control Controllables
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and stressed out by circumstances beyond your control? How much does worry impact your life?
August 22, 2023
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed and stressed out by circumstances beyond your control? How much does worry impact your life?
Have you ever wondered why it’s easier to remember a phone number with seven digits rather than ten? Have you experienced the struggle of trying to juggle multiple pieces of information in your mind at once?
What are you passionate about? How can having diverse interests positively impact wellbeing?
Have you ever experienced differing, perhaps opposing, emotions at the same time? Have you ever heard the term emotional ambivalence?
Are you finding it difficult to get a good night’s sleep? How often do you look at the clock during the night?
When was the last time you chose to learn something new for no reason except that you wanted to? Why are learning goals important to wellbeing?
Have you ever considered the power of language in relationships? How often do you hear or say “always” and “never” in conversations with people you care about?
When was the last time you did something purposely to encourage someone else to feel included? Why are microaffirmations important to wellbeing?