How to Deal with a Control Freak - WomenWorking

By A Mystery Man Writer

Everyone has encountered a control freak – you may live with one, work with one or be one yourself. Control freaks like to manage every detail of every situation; they are often over prepared and expect you to be the same. They’re the people who show up an hour early to meetings and have everyone feeling on edge. At home, they may bark orders at spouses and children and micromanage the comings and goings, and dictate everyone’s wardrobe, curfews, and meals. They may try to make all of the decisions and seem intolerant and unwilling to compromise. They may come across as selfish people who make everything about them. The control freaks you know may not know how to delegate because they don’t trust others to deliver, but this ends up holding up projects and progress. Whether you’re struggling with control freaks at home or work, here are a few strategies to help you deal with the control freaks in your life. Set and reinforce your boundaries. Control freaks will test your personal limits and run over you if you let them. If something is important you and you notice a control freak taking over, you have to let them […]