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

Written by Ali Luke - 11 Comments
Categories: self improvement

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!

Here are three ways to wrest back control: Read the Rest of This Article »

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