You're a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed youngster, navigating the treacherous terrain of childhood. You see your parents stressing over bills, relationships, and work. And what do you learn? Subconsciously, you absorb the idea that control equals safety. After all, if you can control your environment, you can avoid danger, right? Fast forward to adulthood, and suddenly, that same instinct to control everything rears its head in less helpful ways. You find yourself over-planning, overthinking, and overanalyzing every little detail. Sound familiar? Yep, we've all been there. But fear not, my fellow self-sabotage survivors! It's time to flip the script. Instead of letting our inner control freak run amok, let's channel that energy into positive change.