Most of us don’t set out trying to control everything in our lives. We’re just trying to make it feel manageable. So we plan. We organize. We build systems. We tighten routines. We think ahead and anticipate problems before they happen. And for a while, it works....
The start of a new year often arrives with mixed emotions. There’s a sense of possibility—this could be the year things finally feel different—but also an undercurrent of pressure. Suddenly, everywhere you look, you’re being told to set goals, make big plans, and...