The system is broken, and it feels like nothing we do makes a difference. We wait for others to fix things or for things to improve on their own, but that just keeps us stuck. Blaming others or overworking ourselves isn’t helping, and it’s exhausting.
But we can take back control by shifting our mindset. Instead of focusing on what we can’t change, we need to focus on what we can. This shift in thinking helps us feel empowered, even in a difficult system.
In this quick dip, Rachel explains how we can acknowledge what’s really going on, work out our locus of control, and then own our part of the solution.
If we stay with “below-the-line” thinking, we remain stay stuck in blame or over-responsibility. We’ll burn out, feel bitter, and lose connection to what once mattered to us. The system might never change, but we’ll still feel powerless.
Start by pausing to reflect on where you are right now. Are you blaming, waiting, or overworking? Take a moment to face reality and decide what small, meaningful step you can take next.
