The sense of feeling out of control can be very detrimental to our mental health. The more out of control we feel, the more our lives spiral, and we can begin making more and more bad decisions. No order can create so much necessary stress, and sometimes all it takes to resolve and feel a lot better is to take a step back, examine our lives and make the necessary changes. Being in control is good for you and your family. It can free you up and help you with your overall sense of wellbeing. So let’s take a look at a few ways you can feel more in control:

Create more time for you

A lot of stress and feeling out of control comes from having no time. You may wonder how on Earth you can make more time, but there are ways. Take an honest look at your life. How often do you do someone else a favour, help out at something you need not help out at, go to places you know you don’t have the time for? Creating more time means being more discerning on your choices of how you spend it. Consider using the word no a bit more. Decline to help out that that event, say no to doing someone else a favour, etc. You don’t need to be rude, just firm. Declining things will naturally give your more confidence, and the reduction in stress is a massive bonus.

Finances

Lack of control over your finances can have a knock-on effect throughout the whole of your life. Always living in your overdraft, getting deeper into debt. It can feel like the weight of the world is upon you can you have no way out. Well, it is time to face your issues head-on. Look at your bank account, talk to your creditors and find out exactly where you are and hope they can help you. A lot of creditors, as well as utility companies, can create intended payment plans and offer some great advice. But you need to talk to them. Then look at your spending in comparison to your earnings. How can you make savings? Should you shop in budget supermarkets, change your car, move somewhere with cheaper rent, what can you cancel in terms of direct debits, etc. It may even be worth your while discussing your finances with a financial advisor if you are struggling. However, it is worth remembering if you can get your finances in order, you will feel far better as a result.

Make arrangements

There are a lot of things in term of bureaucracy that needs to be done, even if we are averse to doing it. Speaking to will solicitors is essential to ensure that you have a fully legal and binding will. Additionally, getting things like insurances set up in case of unexpected events is vital too. Life insurance and income protection insurance is necessary if you are the main breadwinner of a young family. Having this peace of mind will make you feel more protected and in control.