A person cannot control external events. A person can control their own reaction to events. Focusing on what is controllable reduces worry.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A person cannot control external events.
A person can control their own reaction to events. Focusing on what is controllable reduces worry.
A person often worries about things outside their control. This worry uses a lot of energy. It does not change the situation. A person can choose how to respond to any situation. This choice is always within a person's control. Focusing on this choice helps reduce worry.
A student worries about a difficult exam. The student cannot control the exam questions. The student cannot control the teacher's grading. The student can control how much they study. The student can control their effort during the exam. Focusing on studying and effort reduces the student's worry.
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