Are You a Control Freak? 8 Ways to Loosen the Reins and Relax

Delegate

As a control freak, you must find a small task, any task, to delegate. It will not be easy, and you will be tempted to take over control, but practicing delegation will help prove to yourself that yes, someone else CAN do this task, and you should trust them enough to let them. Put someone else in charge of a minuscule task first, even emptying the dishwasher or making photocopies; then work your way up to bigger ones. These are the signs you’re a perfectionist (and it’s ruining your life).