Re-Imagining Our Relationship with Control, A Chat on Mental Health | Learning to Let Go & Live Free

Re-Imagining Our Relationship with Control, A Chat on Mental Health | Learning to Let Go & Live Free We'll be addressing different strategies to develop a healthy relationship with our need to control.   Control is generally considered to be a coping mechanism that helps us manage our anxiety and uncertainties in life.    All to say, life is inherently uncertain. The more we try to control the people and circumstances in our lives, the more we risk losing out on the natural evolution of things. Recognizing that life will take you, where it will take you, and teach you what it has in mind to teach you.  I'll share the three strategies that still help me manage the areas where my need for control were the most stressful, and that have helped lead a happier, more fulfilling life, trust the process and leaning in to each experience.   #MentalHealth #HealthyStrategies #GrowthandLearning #Accountability #LetGoOfControl #LetGoLetFlow #TipsandTricks #Lifestyle #Freedom #TrustTheProcess   Quick PSA: OUR AUTONOMY, SELF-EFFICACY & COMPASSION WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE  (AGES 4-8, 9-13 & 14-17)  BE SURE TO GO TO THE WEBSITE AND MAKE YOUR PURCHASE!   www.spe-projectpurpose.com   *RESOURCES*   - Let Go, Be Happy Attempting to inappropriately control events brings unhappiness: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-second-noble-truth/201106/let-go-be-happy  - Let Go of Control: How to Learn the Art of Surrender: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/let-go-of-control-how-to-learn-the-art-of-surrender/  - 5 mindfulness techniques for letting go of control: https://www.fastcompany.com/90424137/5-mindfulness-techniques-for-letting-go-of-control  For all topics related to renewing and rebuilding family, communities and relationships, check out our blogs!  We post bi-weekly:  https://www.spe-projectpurpose.com/blogs  Make sure to come visit us, subscribe to the website, and join our Member's Area for more valuable content:   *SOCIALS*  Website: www.spe-projectpurpose.com   Facebook Page: @ProjectPurposeSPE Instagram: @ProjectPurposeSPE or my personal account @realistrae  Twitter: @Purpose_SPE  Pinterest: @ProjectPurposeSPE    Podcast: "Support, Protect, Empower - The Project Purpose Podcast"  Now available on the following platforms:    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7k0gdzY6ID8YHD7yxKiuE8?si=WgsMrqSaSfCCEppQOwXOgg  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/support-protect-empower-project-purpose-podcast  Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YWMxNDNhMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/support-protect-empower-project-WDgk4l PocketCasts: https://pca.st/a2hgm7lh Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/projectpurposespe  If you'd like to read my research thesis, "ADHD: Is it a Social Construct or does it have a Neurophysiological Basis?" you can find it at the following address:  https://rachellerealist.wordpress.com​​.   ​I'm more than happy to answer your questions, feel free to send an email to: [email protected]    Do you like the intro/outro music?   Check out the artist on Spotify:   Artist Name: Valdii  Song Name: I Learn