Are you a control freak? 8 ways to loosen the reins and relax

This may sound cheesy, but take a moment to remind yourself of your own worth. When you first begin to work on your control-freak tendencies, even as you make the conscious decisions to act differently, you will still experience the emotions you’ve long associated with a lack of control. Be gentle with yourself. This is a big step, and you should be proud. Erin L. Olivo, PhD, an assistant professor of Medical Psychology, told Dr Oz that it’s a good idea to remind yourself, “I can handle this. Letting go is hard but it’s going to help me feel less stressed.”