This Empty Nest Life

30. The Illusion of Control


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You’re in control right? You have a belief that you can control situations, control others, and have a well laid plan for your life -- does that resonate with you? If so and you are looking for ways to let go then this episode is for you. 

In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden challenges your illusion of control, shares 5 tips for helping let go of control, as well as a fatherhood story about stopping to pressure his son academically and how it saved their relationship.

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5 mindfulness techniques for letting go of control by Anisa Purbasari Horton (fastcompany.com)
Letting Go of Control by Stefan James (medium.com)
10 Ways to Let Go of the Need to Control by Lauren Stahl (huffpost.com)

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