“We can’t always control what happens in our lives – things will go well, things will go poorly – but what we can control is our response to those events.” – Kenneth H. Blanchard

Life is full of twists and turns, highs and lows. Often, we find ourselves worn down and exhausted from all of the work that it takes to get through from day to day. What many don’t realize is that we often waste our precious energy, focusing our attention on situations that are outside of our control. There are many aspects of life that we can’t change, but that doesn’t mean we are powerless.

By acknowledging the things that we CAN control, such as how we react to these challenges in life, we can empower ourselves to rise above our struggles and come out on top.


You Can’t Control Everything, But You CAN Always Control These 21 Things in Life:

#1 – Your Level of Honesty

While you may be put into situations where you are tempted to be dishonest, you ultimately decide how you choose to react. No one can force you to lie or deceive others.

#2 – Whether You Ask for Help

There will be challenges and difficulties in your life. If you are struggling, only you can choose to ask for help, reaching out to the people that you trust most.

#3 – Your Level of Fitness

You are only given one body, which means that it is important to keep it healthy and in optimal working condition. You choose how often you exercise, if at all.

#4 – Your Judgment of Others

The choice whether or not to judge those around you is completely in your hands. This negative influence in life will only tear you down, but you have to choose to not engage in this bad habit.

#5 – Your Beliefs

While others may try to influence your beliefs or open your eyes to new ideas, at the end of the day only you have the ability to decide what you see as the truth in life.

#6 – Your Sleep

Sleep is necessary to allow the body to rest, recuperate and prepare itself for another day. The amount of sleep that you get, and the quality of your sleep is in your control.

#7 – Risks Taken

Throughout life, you will be given the opportunity to take risks and step out of your comfort zone at every turn. Whether you choose to embrace these opportunities or not is up to you.

#8 – Your Attitude

You may not be able to control what you are experiencing in the world, but you do have complete control over how you choose to react to it.

#9 – Who You Listen To

Everyone has an opinion, and most people will be more than willing to share their opinion with you if given the chance. Whether or not you listen to them, however, is your choice.

#10 – Your Ability to Keep Trying

There are going to be times in life that we fall short or fail to live up to our expectations. It is up to you to decide whether you get back up and try again.

#11 – The Food You Eat

The food that you are putting into your body is the fuel that keeps you going. If you are looking to look and feel healthier, start by fueling yourself with healthier options.

#12 – Kindness

You alone get to choose how you are going to treat the people that you meet. It is your choice whether you treat people with kindness or contempt.

#13 – Your Smile

A simple smile can lift your mood, encourage others and help you to see the positive side of any situation. You choose whether you put on a smile or allow yourself to frown.

#14 – Your Friends

It is often said that your best friends are the family that you choose for yourself. If you are going to spend your life with these people, choose wisely!

#15 – Your Words

The words that you speak on a daily basis, and who you say them to, is completely up to you. Choose your words wisely, once they have been spoken you can’t take them back.

#16 – Your Self Talk

The words that you are speaking to others aren’t the only words in your control. Your self talk can either build you up or tear you down, and you choose which message that will be.

#17 – Your Thoughts

No one else can control the thoughts and ideas that you hold within your mind. This includes thoughts about yourself, others, life as a whole or the situations that you find yourself in.

#18 – Your Perspective

Building upon the idea of controlling your thoughts, you are the only person with the ability to control your perspective in life. Controlling your perspective can set you up for success.

#19 – What You Are Grateful For

Gratefulness is a powerful tool for good mental health. You choose whether you acknowledge the blessings that you have in this life and the things you are grateful for.

#20 – Your Focus

You will develop and grow where you focus most, so choose this carefully! Whether you are focused on building a family or your career, for example, is entirely up to you.

#21 – How You Express Your Feelings

While you can’t entirely choose your feelings, you can choose how you express them. While you may experience sadness, joy or anger, the ability to express them in a respectful and productive way can make the difference.

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