I am in Control Day is today, a March 30 holiday. On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was wounded in an assassination attempt. The Vice-President was not in Washington at the time. Lots of confusion prevailed. In the White House, then Secretary of State Alexander Haig was taken a little out of context when he said “I am in control here”. Instead of focusing on the entire statement, people and the press focused on these few words.  Political uproar eventually led to his resignation. 

Being in control of something is very often about leadership. On that historical day, the roots of I am in Control Day was born. Alexander Haig’s statement was intended to calm a nation under distress and uncertainty after its leader was injured and unable to control the reins of the country. History sometimes fades with time. Today, Alexander Haig’s statement is all but forgotten.

Meanwhile, this special day continues to exist and evolve. In the case of I am in Control Day, this is not a bad thing. People came to think about this day in a different, more context. They personalized it into a day to get their life in control. In that sense, today is definitely a call to action.  I am in Control Day is your chance to get things in order and under control.

Most likely, the first step is to take a deep breath and relax. Now, assess the situation, and………. get things under control. Once you have accomplished this today, you can work on staying in control every day.