Time to take back control over your life

Human beings are quite obsessed with control. We all are aware that by taking control, we are able to influence the outcomes of certain things in life. By doing that we are able to give ourselves a better life. A life in which we are able to enjoy our visions and expectations on real life situations. So, when we find ourselves losing control in life, how do we deal with that? When we fall into autopilot and lose our way towards happiness, confidence and fulfillment, how do we find our way out of those issues?