I like to control things.
Most of us do.
Most of us are also driving ourselves crazy because we just can't let go and allow life to happen.
Well, I'm not like that anymore. It was actually a couple of months ago when I wrote those first three lines of this post. I decided to try an experiment:
Whenever I start stressing a lot about things not working out, or start becoming a control freak, I remind myself that all I can do is try my best. I remind myself that I am hardworking, have accepted challenges that I need to overcome in order to achieve my goals, and am making the decisions that are best for me at this stage in my life.
I would take a deep breath, and just let the stress go.
I am not giving in to pressure. I have simply learned that trying your best is enough.
If you are trying your best, what more can you do?
Stressing and fighting the current of life's occurrences will not get you any further.
It will wear you out, and it's just not worth it.
So, the results of my experiment:
I find myself feeling much happier. I am enjoying life.
I take necessary precautions and steps in order to make sure to the best of my ability that things will work out, but if things don't work out, I don't freak out.
I actually found myself doing better in school and feeling healthier.
Just to let you know- I am very stubborn, and it took me some time to really let go and relax.
If I could do this, then you can do it too.
At least give it a try.
Take a deep breath.
Acknowledge that you're trying your best.
Let the stress go.
Work hard. Try your best. Take the necessary steps.
Relax.
