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25 Things in your life that You CAN Control

So many things are outside of our control, but here's what we can control.

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"Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't." Powerful words, Steve Maraboli.

Life is hard- I get it. Even in my own life, there are things that I wish I could control, or people that I wish I could control. Lately, I've been trying to let it go, because after a while, stressing over the things that you can't control will make you go insane, and it will almost always lead to disappointment. There's no sense in worrying about the things we can't control, because, well, we have no control over them. Instead of stressing about the things out of your control, take power of your life and consider all the things you can control.

1. Your beliefs.

2. Your attitude.

3. Your thoughts.

4. Your perspective.

5. How honest you are.

6. Who your friends are.

7. What books you read.

8. How often you exercise.

9. Your diet.

10. What risks you take.

11. How you interpret situations.

12. How kind you are to others.

13. How kind you are to yourself.

14. How often you say "I love you."

15. How often you say "thank you."

16. How you express your feelings.

17. If you ask for help.

18. How often you smile.

19. How you spend your money.

20. How much time you spend worrying.

21. How often you think about the past.

22. Whether or not you judge others.

23. Whether or not you try again after a setback.

24. Who you surround yourself with.

25. How much you appreciate the things you have, and the people in your life.


There is no reason that you shouldn't be happy and lead a positive life. Change your thinking, change your life!

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