Whether in education or everyday life, it’s easy to fall into the habit of stressing over things we simply can’t control. Maybe it’s a student’s behavior, decisions from above, or unexpected challenges that pop up. But trying to control the uncontrollable only drains your energy and leaves you frustrated.
So, choose wisely where you put your energy today. If something can be fixed—great, fix it. If it can’t, try to shift your mindset about it. Whatever you do, don’t let yourself waste precious energy stressing over what’s already behind you or things you’re just imagining in your head.
The truth is, some of the most meaningful breakthroughs come when we stop fighting what we can’t change. When that happens, we’re pushed to grow, to shift our perspective, and to rise above. That’s where the real change begins—not just in ourselves, but in those we influence.
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor E. Frankl
“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” — Buddha
At the end of the day, letting go of what you can’t control frees you up to focus on what you can—learning, growing, and making a positive difference right where you are.
Evans Akpo 