The need for control & autonomy is key to feeling like we have a say in what happens in our life. An indicator that we have autonomy & control is to ask yourself if you have the power to make decisions in your private life or work place? Are you given the autonomy to make key decisions that will allow you to progress with your work or personal life? On the flip side- Are you involved with a person who you feel unsafe or out of control with and is this causing you distress? Are there areas of your life that if your paid more attention to you could feel more in control & feel more secure? Do you feel a loss of control due to ill health or arrival of a new person at work? What areas do you feel have control in? Having healthy routines in place can help create the feeling of control. There are many things we cannot control so staying focused on what you can do will help meet this need in a sustainable way.
