As a therapist, I am often working with folks who want to feel “in control.” Now don’t get me wrong, I do think there are benefits to perceiving that we have control over things in our life. I myself am quite structured and routined for this very reason. However, when this need for control gets in our way of being able to tolerate the things in life that are uncontrollable, that’s when it becomes a problem.
I see this all the time in the fitness world. There are so many factors (some unknowable/uncontrollable) that influence weight loss/gain, injury, nutritional needs, etc. People try to do everything they can to control these factors and subsequently beat themselves up for not having enough “discipline”. But in my mind this idea of discipline is part of the equation, but the need and process of seeking control might actually be holding you back.
So I created this write-up to talk about the notion of control and the guided mindfulness for letting go as a way to help folks let go of the things that aren’t serving them. This is helpful for anyone, but especially people who struggle with anxiety and/or a desire for control. I would love it if you could give this a try and let me know in the comments - what helps you to feel more in control?
New Guided Practice for Letting Go of Control!
As a therapist, I am often working with folks who want to feel “in control.” Now don’t get me wrong, I do think there are benefits to perceiving that we have control over things in our life. I myself am quite structured and routined for this very reason. However, when this need for control gets in our way of being able to tolerate the things in life that are uncontrollable, that’s when it becomes a problem.
Guided Practice to Let Go of Control
I see this all the time in the fitness world. There are so many factors (some unknowable/uncontrollable) that influence weight loss/gain, injury, nutritional needs, etc. People try to do everything they can to control these factors and subsequently beat themselves up for not having enough “discipline”. But in my mind this idea of discipline is part of the equation, but the need and process of seeking control might actually be holding you back.
So I created this write-up to talk about the notion of control and the guided mindfulness for letting go as a way to help folks let go of the things that aren’t serving them. This is helpful for anyone, but especially people who struggle with anxiety and/or a desire for control. I would love it if you could give this a try and let me know in the comments - what helps you to feel more in control?