Do you feel uncomfortable when things don't go as you imagined? If you answered yes, do your body's stress level a favor and find out how you can let go of the wheel once and for all.
Sometimes it's nice to just be in control
Find a task that you can delegate to someone else. It won't be easy and you will be tempted to do the work for him, in your own way, but with some practice you will get proof that someone else can do the job as well as you. You just have to trust him.
Try something new
Control freaks fear failure, and fear prevents them from gaining valuable learning experiences. If the free spirit acts recklessly, the "control-freak" needs control and avoids any risk. Change that. Try an unusual dish from the menu, listen to different music than you are used to. What's the worst that could happen?
Challenge your perception
Your need for control may stem from a fear of disaster. If you don't send the package yourself, it won't arrive and everything will go wrong. If you fall asleep on the job, you will be fired.
Stop for a moment and honestly ask yourself: "What will happen if I fall asleep one morning?" Will you lose your job or will your superior just ask you to be more careful? Even more likely, if you've never been late, no one will even notice. If you take a moment to think about the realistic scenarios of your action, you will become less tense.
Go deeper into yourself
According to clinical psychologists, it is necessary to investigate the motives behind your need for control. Maybe you lost control somewhere in your life that made you feel powerless and you want to avoid that feeling again? Maybe you feel weak or meek inside and desperate to prove yourself? Perhaps you just long for the rewards that come with being recognized for your achievements? For some people, the desire for control stems from a desire to feel more valuable - if you take the time to explore this, you may be able to overcome these stressful feelings a little faster.
Meditate
Yoga, meditation, brisk walks or a relaxing cup of tea can help you get rid of unnecessary worries for a few moments. The aforementioned actions have been proven to reduce stress, which often causes the need for control.
