What we can control

If we could manage never to fret about things we can’t control, then life would proceed calmly. However, the truth of this statement can't bring peace of mind by itself.

One of the many things we can't control is our emotions. If a global pandemic triggers anxiety about death or job se...

• We cannot control most of the outside events and circumstances including our past, the weather, natural disasters or freak accidents.

• We cannot control what other people say, think or feel about us.

• What we can control is what we think, say or do. We can...

It's easy to feel helpless when things are outside of our control.

This begs the question of what we do have the ability to control and change. Changing a few small things can together have a positive impact on our productivity and general well-being.