Ep. 436 Loosen the grip! Anxiety and the need to control aren't helping you. Part 4 of a 7-Part Series
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This episode discusses the relationship between anxiety and the need for control among Christian women leaders, emphasizing the negative impact on well-being.
Anxiety and the Need to Control: It's time to loosen the grip! Christian women leaders often appear to have it all together. They are admired for their willingness to do it all and keep all things running smoothly. But underneath the facade, there is anxiety and the need to control. Anxiety and control ultimately weigh heavily on overall well-being, as control is not sustainable and can quickly lead to physical, mental, and emotional turmoil. What anxiety and the need to control look like: You: Tell yourself it is just because you care. Check in on the project again — not because you do not trust your team, but because you want it done right. Rearrange the plans your spouse made. Take back the task you delegated because it would be faster to do it yourself. Map out every detail of the trip, the event, the presentation, the week. On the surface, this looks like diligence. It feels like responsibility. However, underneath it is fear — and that fear has a name. It is anxiety. And anxiety, when it goes unaddressed, almost always reaches for control. Anxiety and the Need to Control: What the Research and Science Reveal The Need to Control Is an Anxiety Response, Not a Leadership Style…
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