It is through influence, not control, that we can gain peace and harmony. So, accept the things you cannot change, and change the things you can. Share. Tweet. Share on Bluesky. Share. Email.

You cannot control outcomes, external events and other people’s actions. It is even difficult to control your own thoughts. With effort and attention, however, ...

We can control our actions, the goals we pursue, the values we adopt, and our mental attitudes. Yet we also need to recognize we can’t control that which lies beyond our reach.

I Can’t Control the World, But I Can Leave Stickers on It. A perfectionist lets go and helps make the city a little more chaotic, one goofy graphic at a time. Share full article.

“That’s not the situation I’m in, so it’s better to be focused on the situation I’m in and control what I can control. I think that’s the right mindset to have. ...

Clinical psychologist Dr. Jett Stone, author of “Quiet Your Mind,” offers guidance on how fathers can calm their thoughts and take control of their lives.

I've decided that the only thing I can control is how I handle the "what ifs." If COLAs help keep pace with inflation, that will be great. If not, I'll be OK. Here's how.