Who’s Really in Control of Your Life? How to Let Go and Take Back Your Power Tod
Posted on September 02, 2025 by German Diaz, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.
Break free from anger, reclaim your power, and stop letting others control your life.
Introduction
Have you ever had one bad moment ruin your entire day?
Maybe someone cut you off in traffic, said something rude, or acted unfairly—and hours later, you’re still replaying it in your mind.
Here’s why that matters: every time you hold on to anger, you give away control of your life.
The Story of Sarah
It was a sunny morning. Sarah was happy, driving to work—until a reckless driver cut her off. Relief turned into anger, and by the time she reached the office, her good mood was gone.
She told the story to Emily. Then to John. Each retelling reignited the same emotions—fury, helplessness, frustration.
Meanwhile, the reckless driver? He went on with his day, completely unaware.
So, the question is: who was really in control of Sarah’s life—Sarah or the stranger?
When the Past Holds You Hostage
Sarah wasn’t living in the present anymore. She was stuck in the past.
Her thoughts circled endlessly:
“It’s not fair this happened to me.”
“That person should be punished.”
“People like that shouldn’t even have a license.”
But the truth is, her focus gave someone else control of her life, even if just for a day.
The Cost of Holding On
Yes, the driver was wrong. Yes, Sarah’s anger was real.
But holding on only poisoned her own mind, while the other person continued untouched.
As the saying goes: Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
Ask yourself:
What is your focus creating—peace or frustration?
What are you losing by clinging to the past?
What could you gain if you chose to release it right now?
Taking Back Control
You can’t change what happened. But you can choose what happens next.
Stay trapped in anger.
Or release it, reclaim your power, and take back control of your life.
It’s not always easy—your ego wants to “be right.” But with practice, letting go becomes freedom. You create space for joy, growth, and possibility.
Final Thoughts
Don’t let strangers, circumstances, or past mistakes steal your present and dictate your future.
Choose to let go. Choose to forgive. Choose to reclaim control of your life—because the truth is, the power has always been yours.
Germán Díaz – GKD Entrenador
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