What is the only thing you can really control?

It’s not people.

It’s not outcomes.

And most of the time, it’s not even yourself.

The only thing you can control if you pay attention, is your thought for a moment. I was tempted to say thoughts but realized that thoughts are like an infinite chain of falling dominoes where one leads to another and another until they are consciously interrupted.

If you pay attention, your extent of control is to the thought you’re having right now as you read this. And, in this split second, you must decide how you’ll react to it because if you don’t, your brain will go into auto-pilot and find a new or previous thought to fill the gap so you don’t have to expend any additional energy.

Your brain is an expert at filling thoughts and creating thought patterns for you because it saves you time and energy, and your brain loves conserving energy.

Stop reading for a moment. Ask yourself what thoughts are you having right now.

I’ll wait.

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Were you able to stop reading and focus on your thoughts?

If you did, then you experienced control for a moment.

The interesting thing about being able to control your thoughts for a few moments is that it helps you re-write old thinking patterns, which can ultimately change the direction of your life.

So, if you find yourself struggling to change a behavior or habit or if you think you’d like to change how you react to certain situations, then begin to practice taking control of your thoughts, even if it’s just for a moment.

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