A strong desire for control can cause individuals to overthink and manage uncertainty obsessively. This often results in procrastination and anxiety stemming from a fear of mistakes or surprises. Seven self-talk phrases can help manage these feelings. Phrases encourage individuals to recognize their choices, acknowledge that outcomes could vary, and focus on controllable actions while accepting uncontrollable results. This balanced approach fosters confidence in decision-making and action-taking.
People who like to feel in control often try to manage uncertainty by overthinking everything. They want to eliminate mistakes and surprises.
This phrase helps counteract worry and negative thinking, without veering into unrealistic positive thinking. My outcome is equally likely to be better or worse than average.
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