Sometimes life doesn’t feel chaotic because of big problems, but because of small decisions we avoid making. Taking back ...

Imagine standing at a crossroads. You pause, thinking you’re about to make a choice — left or right, stay or go, yes or no. It feels deliberate, conscious, yours. But what if that moment of decision ...

Your ability to take action, be effective, influence your own life, and assume responsibility for your behavior are important elements in what you bring to a relationship. This sense of agency is ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. If you fumble over your morning coffee, you know it’s ...

Feeling in control may be the key to conquering daily stress. Penn State researchers found that people were 62% more likely to resolve everyday hassles on days when they felt greater control. This ...

Over 50 years ago, Brehm, (1966) proposed ‘A theory of psychological reactance’ which through empirical studies outlines something profound about our behavior. Brehm identified the conditions under ...

In the modern world, we can become overwhelmed with news of the collapse of our ecosystem, the chances of another pandemic, and global warfare, plus the latest political crisis — all within 15 minutes ...

Twenty-one percent of U.S. workers believe their professional future is out of their hands and that their sense of control has grown worse during the past five years, according to an April 8 report ...

When people feel powerless, they're more vulnerable to emotional burnout and impulsive decisions. If you're feeling more irritable, having trouble sleeping, or constantly checking the news about the ...