Mel Robbins
Stop wasting your energy trying to control other people. By learning to release your expectations, you can drastically reduce your anxiety and reclaim your personal power.
Attempting to manage the actions and opinions of others only amplifies your own stress and anxiety.
When someone disappoints you or makes choices you disagree with, silently telling yourself to let them do it immediately diffuses your internal tension.
Applying the second step allows you to take responsibility for the things you can actually control, like setting boundaries and managing your own emotions.