161 Letting Go of Control and Embrace Emotional Freedom with Carol Clegg

What if you could let go of outcomes and embrace the present with confidence?  Through the lens of the Positive Intelligence model, Carol shares her personal insights into managing personal saboteurs like the controller. 

In this episode, I explore how to release the need to control outcomes and how letting go can lead to emotional freedom. By detaching from specific expectations and embracing uncertainty, we create space for growth, learning, and progress. I share a few practical steps for reframing outcomes, setting realistic goals, and building a mindset of adaptability and self-compassion.

• Ask yourself why a particular outcome is important, then set realistic plans to release the need for immediate results.
• Explore areas of your life where outcomes feel less critical and practice a relaxed attitude toward them.
• Shift your mindset by focusing on positive or neutral outcomes instead of fearing the worst.
• Affirm that your self-worth is not tied to external outcomes or validation.
• Embrace mindfulness, practice gratitude, and acknowledge that failure can be reframed as growth.

Action Item for Listeners: Choose one small area in your life where the stakes are low, and practice letting go of your attachment to the outcome. Try to focus on progress rather than perfection and reflect on how this shift impacts your mindset and emotional well-being.

Hello from your host, Carol Clegg – your mindset and accountability coach for women coaches, entrepreneurs and small teams!

As a coach or heart led entrepreneur, you know all the right tools and strategies to support your clients—but when it comes to applying them to yourself, it’s easy to get stuck. You might find it hard to prioritize self-care, stay motivated, or maintain a positive mindset, especially when juggling the demands of your business. That’s where I come in.

I love helping women reconnect with their own practices. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, reignite your motivation, and put the right tools in place to support your well-being.

If you're ready to start prioritizing your own mindset and motivation, take my complimentary “Insights into You” (aka Saboteur discovery assessment” and follow up with a free coaching session to explore your results. Take your assessment here, or visit carolclegg.com for more details.

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