THE ILLUSION OF CONTROL
THE ILLUSION OF CONTROL: WHY LETTING GO MIGHT BE THE KEY TO PEACE Have you ever planned your day down to the minute only to have life throw you a curveball that leaves you wondering why you even bothered? Maybe the weather ruined your picnic, your child had a meltdown five minutes before an important Zoom call, or a carefully laid career plan derailed because of a sudden company restructuring. Life is unpredictable. And yet, we try so hard to control it. Welcome to what psychologists and philosophers call the illusion of control —the belief that we have more power over the outcomes of events than we actually do. The irony? The more we try to control everything, the more stressed, anxious, and unhappy we become. But here’s the twist: letting go —not giving up, but releasing our tight grip—might just be the secret to finding lasting peace. Let’s dive into what the illusion of control really is, why we cling to it so tightly, and how learning to let go can open the door to ...