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 ...

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.

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