I have an incessant need to plan and prepare for everything I do. Most of this planning is internal, so not many people can tell that any planning occurred. I do this to protect myself from overwhelm when something unexpected happens. But, as with most things in life, the unexpected is going to happen regardless. My planning comes off as controlling in a lot of situations. For example, I don’t like others to clean my house, be the driver when we go somewhere, or plan out surprises for me. I promise, I am not trying to control you. I am simply trying to control myself.
