#24 Trying to Control Life? This Is Where Your Power Really Lies

#24 Trying to Control Life? This Is Where Your Power Really Lies

From Purposely Peaceful by Jessica Rivera

October 3, 2025 · 12 min · Episode 24

About this episode

In this episode, Jessica Rivera explores how the need to control life can drain your peace and offers insights on finding true power through acceptance and self-growth.

Episode 24: Trying to Control Life? This Is Where Your Power Really Lies Do you catch yourself trying to control everything—your day, your relationships, even the smallest details? You might think it’s helping, but it’s quietly draining your peace. In this episode, I dig into why the need to control is one of the biggest obstacles to inner calm, how it shows up in our lives, and what subtle shifts can completely change how you experience stress, relationships, and even love. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated, or exhausted by trying to force life to go your way, this episode is for you. Press play and discover where your real power truly lies. 00:00 Introduction to Purposely Peaceful 00:22 The Peace-Killing Need for Control 01:38 The Domino Effect of Anxiety 05:05 Accepting Life's Surprises 06:30 Finding Your Person and Self-Worth 07:55 The Art of Surrendering 09:36 Focusing on Self-Growth 10:56 Reclaiming Your Inner Peace 11:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts ✨ Stay connected: Want to see more of my real life and glimpses of peace? Follow me on Instagram → @jess_riverak Website → purposelypeaceful.com If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love for you to rate and review it…

Topics covered

  • control
  • inner calm
  • stress
  • relationships
  • self-growth
  • surrendering

Keywords

  • peace
  • anxiety
  • self-worth
  • inner peace

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Art of Surrendering

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