I think we all have control issues.
We like to control an outcome (we want things to the way we think is best).
We like to control others behaviour (we don’t like it when people are too loud or make poor decisions).
We like to control a situation (we don’t like it when we are scared).
We like to control how other people feel (we don’t want them to be angry, or hurt, or sad).
We like to control what others think of us (we become perfectionists and hide our true selves).
These control issues stem from a lack of trust. We usually don’t trust that whatever happens is for our benefit and we don’t trust that the Universe has our back… especially when it’s all unfolding differently than we think it should.
When the situation feels out of control, we don’t trust ourselves to handle it.
And that’s what it really all comes down to… not trusting ourselves.
So the next time you notice your control issues popping up ask yourself if you trust that you will be able to handle whatever comes your way.
No matter how difficult it is, you will get through it.
So learn to trust yourself. Your track record for getting though things is pretty good so far.