Imposing Your Will Upon Others

Imposing Your Will Upon Others When we impose our will onto others, we are telling them we want to control and leave them without a true voice. The right to make your own choices is a precious one. We grow when we have the freedom to decide our own paths and determine what makes us happy. Yet there are those who are inclined to try and control others. They may be driven by insecurity, envy, fear, or the need for power. These people are deeply critical of themselves in their own minds, and underlying that critical nature is unhappiness. Their need to feel sure-footed and secure is quenched by controlling those around them, whether they are friends, colleagues, or even pets. However, nearly everyone has found themselves imposing their will upon others at one time or another. Â Trying to impose your will on others can be tempting for many reasons. You may feel that your way is the best way or that you have a keener insight into the direction their life should be taking. But, in imposing your will, you are indirectly saying, "I want to control you." Thus, even when you have the best of intentions, others may end up resenting you for your actions. It is always helpful to remember that it is possible to influence people and change their behavior through education or example without imposing your will on them. Â If you've caught yourself being a bit bossy on a regular basis, make a note of it. Write down what the situation was and why you acted the way you did. You may have pushed a friend to try something new, because deep inside you wanted to try it yourself but were feeling hesitant. Or you may be unjustly interfering with work teammates because you aren't sure of their abilities. Next, make an effort to understand and accept their preferences and ways of doing things. It can feel natural to impose your will when you feel that you "know best." But there is a freedom to trusting others to find their own methods and joys, even when they might differ from yours. Sometimes the best course of action is to step back and relinquish control. You may, in doing so, see everything from a different point of view. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [14 Day Beautiful Barre Body]( by Michelle Pualani Do you want to build lean muscles and boost your flexibility using graceful yet invigorating movements? In this course, fitness trainer Michelle Pualani teaches a series of foundational barre techniques and routines that anyone at fitness level can benefit from. These low-impact exercises will enhance the muscular structure of your body while also improving balance and range of motion. By the end of this program, you'll feel stronger, energized, and more lithe. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Live A Sweet Life Without Sugar]( 2. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 3. [10 Day Booty Core]( 4. [4 Minute Metabolism Booster]( 5. [Faster Fitness Over 40]( 6. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 7. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 8. [21 Tapping Meditations for Emotional Eating and Beyond]( 9. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( 10. [Meditative Painting to Heal Your Life]( New Courses • [Awaken Your Chakra Energy]( • [The Problem Area Workout]( • [The Stress Less Course Bundle Special 4-Course Bundle]( • [The Complete Program to Uncovering Your Truth Special 4-Course Bundle]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2022 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]