You are in control of your life! Having a feeling of not being in control of your lives and not being able to make choices for yourself will negatively affect your mental health.

The idea of feeling empowered and making your own decisions is considered self-determination!

I have seen self-determination playing a major role in my life: both mentally and physically! Constantly having someone making choices for you only provides maintenance from crisis to crisis.

Always focus on finding a balance that works for you!

Self-determination starts with little choices which build the foundation for larger decisions. Starts small with choosing what to eat, what to wear, what hobbies to pursue, and what friends to have they will be better prepared to make big decisions such as where to live, who to live with, where to work, whether or not to obtain a higher education, what treatment to receive, etc. 

This builds strength to live your best life possible!