How to Let Go of Control and Focus on Today

How to Let Go of Control and Focus on Today
Control gives us a sense of calm, but when circumstances are out of our hands, some simple strategies may help. Halfpoint/Shutterstock
Mollie Donghia
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Letting go of control over situations that are outside of my authority is a hard tightrope for me to balance. For decades, I’ve had a natural tendency toward anxiety. When things were beyond my control, my mind would automatically fear something uncomfortable.

An uncertain health concern resulted in days of wondering whether it would turn into something difficult. An overwhelming season of motherhood resulted in me worrying my children might not be thriving. A big evaluation (back when I was an elementary teacher) resulted in me questioning whether I would disappoint my boss and have to undergo more guidance.

Mollie Donghia
Mollie Donghia
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Mollie Donghia and her husband, Mike, blog at This Evergreen Home where they share their experience with living simply, intentionally, and relationally in this modern world. You can follow along by subscribing to their twice-weekly newsletter.
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