Have You Lost Control of Your Life? Here’s How to Get It Back

Who’s in charge of your life?

That might sound like a strange question. But bear with me here. How often have you said something like:

• I’d start my own business if only my partner was more supportive.
• It’s my uncle’s fault that I smoke.
• Well, I wouldn’t drink so much if it wasn’t for my friends.
• My boss really stresses me out.
• I can’t quit my job to travel the world … what would people think?
• I have to lose weight so that I can look more attractive.

In each of these cases, there’s a “should” or a “can’t” that’s been dictated by someone other than you. Perhaps it’s a family member, your peer group, or society as a whole. And many of us are prone to ditching responsibility in this way. I know that I, for one, find it much easier to blame my problems on someone else than to admit that they’re down to me!

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