How often do you find yourself trying to control everything in your life?

Your thoughts, your emotions, your outcomes?  For a long time, I thought control was the answer. 

I believed that if I could just manage everything, I would finally feel at peace. But instead, I found myself exhausted, burnt out, and disconnected from what truly matters.

In this episode of Decide to Heal, I dive deep into a topic that’s been on my heart for a while: 

Control.

You’ve probably heard the advice from Mel Robbins that’s been circulating, where she talks about how we’re missing out on the beauty of life because we’re too busy trying to control others. She says that you need to focus on controlling what you can, your thoughts, your actions, your reactions. On the surface, this sounds like sound advice… 

But following this line of thinking will keep you STUCK. Control is not the answer.

While Mel Robbins’ advice may seem helpful in theory, the truth is that it keeps us locked in a cycle of trying to manage things we simply can’t control. 

So what’s the real answer here?

I’m sharing the answers in this episode:

✨ Control vs. Self-Control: 

• The difference between control and self-control is huge. Trying to control outcomes and people around you keeps you trapped in stress. Self-control, however, is about taking charge of your choices and your responses, not trying to control everything around you.

✨ Why Control Leads to Burnout: 

• I’ll walk you through my own personal struggles with control and how it led me down a path of exhaustion and frustration. The more I tried to control, the less peace I found.

✨ The Power of Choice: 

• The real freedom doesn’t come from control, it comes from choice. The choice to surrender, to trust, and to make empowered decisions, rooted in self-control and faith.

✨ God’s Sovereignty and Our Power: 

• I share how looking at control from a biblical perspective gave me a deeper understanding of power and sovereignty. Trusting God and letting go of control is the key to unlocking true freedom.

Reflect on this…

When you’re holding onto control, are you really trusting yourself? Are you trusting God?

It’s time to stop trying to control everything and start embracing the freedom that comes with making empowered choices.

🎧 Listen to the episode here!

📺 Or watch on my YouTube Channel! 

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of control, or if you’re tired of feeling exhausted from trying to control things you can’t, this episode will meet you right where you are. It’s time to step into trust, surrender, and the power of choice.