The 10 Things in Life That You Control

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Are you controlling them or vice-versa? (Inspirational)

 

We humans spend much of our time trying to control every aspect of

our lives. Unfortunately, too often we try and control things that

are simply beyond our control. The list of what we can control is

quite short, but once you know these 10 things you will be able to

take control of your own life.

 

1. What you do.

 

Your actions are yours alone. You choose to make them or not make

them and you are responsible for the effects of those actions.

 

2. What you say.

 

Likewise, the words you speak (or write) are also consciously chosen.

Like actions, they have an impact on your life and the lives of those

you contact.

 

3. What you think.

 

Yes, there are some subconscious thoughts that you can't control. But

the things that you really think about, your beliefs, your ideals,

etc. are concepts you have chosen to accept and believe in.

 

4. Your work.

 

Many people like to overlook this one, it being much easier to

say " Oh, I'm trapped in my job because I don't have a degree,

experience, etc. " Hogwash! That's simple a way of denying one's

responsibility in having chosen the job in the first place. It's your

job and you chose it. If you stay (or go), that's a choice as well.

 

5. The people you associate with.

 

There's a famous t-shirt that states: " It's hard to soar like an

eagle when you're surrounded by turkeys. " Colloquial is very often

correct! Your circle can either lift you up or bring you down. You

make the decision which type of friends you wish to have.

 

6. Your basic physical health.

 

Much about our health is a factor of genetics, environment, and

exposure. Much more of our health is simply a matter of the decisions

we make about our health, such as: diet, exercise, drugs, sleep,

routine physicals, check-ups, etc.

 

7. The environment you live in.

 

Your house, the condition of your home, the town you live in, the

amenities available to you are all things you can control, although

some to a lesser degree (i.e., you decide to tolerate them or move

someplace else).

 

8. Your fiscal situation.

 

Having or not having enough money is a factor of what you make versus

what you spend.

 

9. Your time.

 

You choose how to " spend " your time and how much of your time to give

to various activities. You'll never get more time than the 24 hours

your given each day.

 

10. Your legacy.

 

All your actions, words, and knowledge that you share while you are

living become the gift that you leave when you are gone.