Raise your hand if you consider yourself a card-carrying Type A control freak.

Don't worry, no one is looking, I promise.

How can you tell? Inc. suggest 8 Signs You're a Control Freak.

Here are the first 4:

1. You believe that if someone would change one or two things about themselves, you'd be happier. So you try to "help them" change this behavior by pointing it out, usually over and over.
2. You micromanage others to make them fit your (often unrealistic) expectations. You don't believe in imperfection and you don't think anyone else should either.
3. You judge others' behavior as right or wrong and passive-aggressively withhold attention until they fall in line with your expectations. Sitting in silent judgment is a master form of control.
4. You offer "constructive criticism" as a veiled attempt to advance your own agenda.

Any of this sound familiar? (Harsh, right!!?!)

My guest, Jennifer Dukes Lee, shares simple, practical tips to help you learn how to let go of control.

Jennifer Dukes Lee is the author of It's All Under Control: A Journey of Letting Go, Hanging On, and Finding a Peace You Almost Forgot Was Possible and other books.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What is underneath the illusion of control and what causes us to crave it
• What happens to us if we DON'T change, but continue attempting to carry everything in our work and life
• When to say "NO" and discover the "Delegate, Dismiss, or Do" framework
• What type of control freak are you - Driver, Devoter or Darling, and what to do about it
• What it means to live a 'surrendered life'

Plus, Jennifer shares a few simple tips for overcoming the overwhelm during the winter holidays. (Lord knows, we could all use this!)

My children gifted me her book for my birthday earlier this year. (Jeez, what are they trying to tell me!!?!) I committed to read a little bit every night before bed, instead of scrolling on my phone. I absolutely adore this book and know you will too. Witty, down-to-earth and my kind of gal, so enjoy!

#DoTheThing.

Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/041-jennifer-dukes-lee/