Day 19

I will take responsibility for what I can control

I looked up the definition of stress and found it quite interesting. It said that it is to feel anxious about actual or potential problems. It was the word potential that interested me. We can feel troubled about things that may not even happen and this can affect our physical health as well as our mental health. But not only do we worry about potentials but  about things beyond my control.

I have a fear of flying. I had to admit it but part of the title says take responsibility! So I have a fear of flying but I've learnt to curve my fear by telling myself that this is beyond my control. I can't take responsibility for the flight as it's not in my control, but I can take responsibility for my emotions.

If I can control it, I'm responsible for it. If I cause a car accident, I'm responsible because I'm the one in control of the car. As well as letting go what we can't control, we need to take responsibility for what we can. Once we are responsible for things, we can make the positive changes we want to make.