Whenever we have goals, we want to do everything we can to ensure that we meet them. We want everything to go perfectly. We try to foresee all the obstacles and avoid them but when does taking control do more harm than good? In this article author, Lori Deschene, helps us to find the balance between control and letting go. She stresses the importance of setting expectations, but understanding and accepting that changes may be necessary along the way. When you are working with others, be sure to clearly convey your expectations. She also discusses that while it is important to have an action plan, when challenges occur don’t just plow on through them. Instead when possible, learn from them. As you begin to find the balance between control and surrender, you can lessen your stress and begin to enjoy the process.
http://tinybuddha.com/blog/letting-go-of-stress-around-your-goals/