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5 Signs It's Not Just Control, It May be Abuse

March 06, 2017
We grow up controlled by our parents. We get to school and are controlled by our principals. When you start a job you are controlled by your supervisor. Being a functioning member of society seems to involve giving up a lot of control to others. There are times when controllers…
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How to Make Peace with Something You Can't Control

February 28, 2017
Being in control feels safe, you can feel safe when you’re not in control too. The world is unpredictable and your power is limited, so feeling safe without control is a valuable skill. When the world disappoints your expectations, your brain releases cortisol and it feels like an emergency. You…
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6 Ways Not to Let Controlling People Get the Best of You

February 10, 2017
We’ve all been around bossy, controlling people, and sometimes they make us feel like we can’t do anything right. They can drive us so crazy that we feel like we’re going to lose it. Instead of letting them take your power, try these steps. Understand them Why are they like…
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How to Deal with a Control Freak

December 07, 2016
Everyone has encountered a control freak - you may live with one, work with one or be one yourself. Control freaks like to manage every detail of every situation; they are often over prepared and expect you to be the same. They’re the people who show up an hour early…
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