The Control Trap: Why Trying Harder Is Making You Feel More Overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed?
So you decide to get more organised.
More disciplined.
More in control.
And somehow… it makes everything worse.
In this episode of RAW CHATTER, I’m breaking down what’s really going on when that happens because I see it all the time, and I’ve done it myself.
When things feel out of control, most people try to tighten control.
More rules.
More structure.
More pressure.
But that’s exactly what drives overwhelm, procrastination and even paralysis.
In this episode I talk about:
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📌why we overestimate what we can do and underestimate time
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📌 How control becomes a coping strategy, not a solution
📌 What’s happening in your nervous system when you feel overwhelmed
📌Why strict routines and pressure often backfire
📌How control shows up in food, exercise, work and daily habits
📌What you actually can control and what you need to let go of
This isn’t about discipline.
It’s about understanding what’s really driving your behaviour - so you can think, feel and function the way you actually want to.
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