Well-Being
How to Develop Your Sense of Agency
Taking control of your life means cutting through all the noise, finding emotional and physical balance, thinking more clearly, and advocating for yourself—Here's how to do it. Read More 
Paul Napper, Psy.D., leads a management psychology and executive coaching consultancy in Boston, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies, universities, and start-ups. He is the co-author of The Power of Agency: The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions and Create a Life on Your Own Terms, from which this essay was adapted.
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