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.
Should we dive deeper into for developing an internal locus of control or focus on the biological effects of stress? 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 often believe we have more influence over