Many of us wear ourselves out trying to manage every outcome, yet the tighter we

Many of us wear ourselves out trying to manage every outcome, yet the tighter we hold, the heavier life feels. The first step is to notice the moment the urge appears. When you catch yourself planning, fixing, or worrying about what others should do, simply whisper to yourself, “This is control.” Naming it quiets the brain’s alarm system within seconds. Next, soften your body with one longer ex...