The concept of control is a fundamental driver of human behavior, influencing everything from our daily stress levels to our long-term mental health. Understanding the "psychology of control" is about recognizing the line between what we can influence and what we must accept. The Illusion of Control
Trying to control the uncontrollable (like the weather or other people's opinions) keeps the nervous system in a "fight or flight" state. Mastering Your State of Mind True psychological resilience comes from Selective Control . State of Mind: The Psychology of Control subtit...
A sense of control increases motivation and persistence. Internal vs. External Locus of Control The concept of control is a fundamental driver
Ask, "Is this within my direct influence?" Mastering Your State of Mind True psychological resilience
We overestimate our ability to avoid negative outcomes.
Psychologist Julian Rotter introduced the concept of "Locus of Control" to describe how people view the source of their life's events.
Should we dive deeper into for developing an internal locus of control or focus on the biological effects of stress?