Episode 071: Control? Ha!

Becky and Diana delve into the concept of control and why we try so hard to stay in control. 

• It’s all about trust. Trusting others, yes, but mostly it’s about trusting ourselves.
• There is a false sense of safety and security when we think we’re in control.
• People want certainty.
• Boundaries teach people how to treat you.
• No matter how hard you try you can’t change other people.
• Control actually limits your possibilities.
• When you exert control over others, you don’t give them a chance to express who they are and learn from the mistakes they might make.
• If there is a controlling person in your life, remember it is their problem. You are only responsible for your responses.
• Always needing to be in control can be very lonely.
• Positive reinforcement can help combat controlling people because it gives them the validation they need.