When the world ‘out there’ feels like it’s spinning out of your control, take a deep breath and read through this funny, thought-provoking list of the beautiful things we are ALWAYS in control of.

Source: Think Grow Prosper

Have you taken that deep breath yet? Ok then, let’s begin:

1. Your beliefs.

2. Your attitude.

3. Your thoughts.

4. Your perspective.

5. How honest you are.

6. Who your friends are.

7. What books you read.

8. How often you exercise.

9. The type of food you eat.

10. How many risks you take.

11. How you interpret situations.

12. How kind you are to others.

13. How kind you are to yourself.

14. How often you say “I love you.”

15. How often you say “Thank you.”

16. How you express your feelings.

17. Whether or not you ask for help.

18. How often you practice gratitude.

19. How many times you smile today.

20. The amount of effort you put forth.

21. How you spend/invest your money.

22. How much time you spend worrying.

23. How often you think about the past.

24. Whether or not you judge other people.

25. Whether or not you try again after a setback.

26. How much you appreciate the things you have.