The phrase "Let them" has been a game changer for recognizing how often we try to control the people we love. These two simple words from Mel Robbins have unlocked tremendous power by revealing how much energy we waste trying to manage others' thoughts, opinions, and behaviors.
• Our attempts to control others are often disguised as efficiency, taking charge, or keeping things running
• Small moments like a child using too much peanut butter or playing songs on repeat trigger our control impulses
• The urge to correct, rescue, fix, and manage others drains enormous amounts of energy
• Saying "let them" helps identify where we're trying to control others unnecessarily
• The key is to follow up by asking "why do I need them to be different right now?"
• Control attempts often reflect us imposing our own values on others
• Particularly as women, we leak tremendous energy caring and worrying about others
• This practice is about detachment - stopping the control of others and turning the spotlight back on yourself
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