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REST STOP #2: What do I control?
By Michele Hershberger
Is it possible that some of our grumbling—and anxiety—are tied to events and people and situations that we can’t control? Take some time to make the following lists and prayerfully discern whether or not you are grumbling or worrying about the right things.
List #1: What I can’t control
Make a list of situations and relationships that you can’t control. This list should include things like this:
• All the people you want to “fix”
• Other people’s opinions of you
• Physical illness
• Other people’s moods
• Other’s people choices
• The total success of your projects. You can control some of the success or failure, but you can’t control it all.
Now make a list of situations that you can control. This list should include things like this:
• Your mood
• How you care for your body
• How many projects you take on
• Being intentional about play and relaxation
• How clean your office or room is
• How much money you spend
• Your attitudes and moods
• Whether or not you choose to “replay” your bad stories or good stories over and over again.


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