Performance and leadership coach Olesya Luraschi revealed the best way to combat having this particular personality trait.

Like other constructs in personality psychology, locus of control falls on a spectrum. Genetic factors may influence one’s locus of control, as well as an individual’s childhood experiences ...

Can you go with the flow? People differ in their desire to control the world around them; some are easygoing and flexible while others are domineering and rigid—which may harm their well-being ...

Mental health experts believe these alternative identities take turns being in control. When a personality state is not in control, it dissociates or detaches and may be unaware of what is happening.