You cannot control the event, only your reaction.
When the desire for control becomes rigid, it often leads to burnout and anxiety.
You attribute success or failure to outside forces (luck, fate, or others). This can reduce stress but may lead to "learned helplessness." The Cost of "Over-Controlling" State of Mind: The Psychology of Control subtit...
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 .
We overestimate our ability to avoid negative outcomes. You cannot control the event, only your reaction
We often believe we have more influence over random events than we actually do. This "illusion" serves as a defense mechanism against the anxiety of uncertainty. Familiar routines create a sense of safety.
You believe your actions directly determine your results. This leads to higher achievement but can cause self-blame during failure. This can reduce stress but may lead to "learned helplessness
Strains relationships and stifles creativity.