Unchained

by Francisco Duarte

The Art of Releasing Control to Find Happiness is a transformative guide designed to help readers break free from the exhausting cycle of trying to control every aspect of their lives. In this book, you’ll discover the profound power of two simple "Let Them." By learning how to release control over people, situations, and outcomes, you can reclaim your energy, peace, and personal power.

Drawing from real-life stories, science-backed strategies, and practical exercises, this book helps you identify the areas in your life where you’ve been unnecessarily exerting control and provides actionable steps to let go. As you do so, you’ll learn how to build deeper, more authentic relationships, find greater success without burnout, and experience a more joyful, fulfilling life.

Unchained covers the eight key areas where releasing control can make the biggest personal power, expectations, relationships, career, stress management, self-compassion, resilience, and happiness. Whether you’re struggling with perfectionism, fear of failure, or a desire to manage others' perceptions, this book will guide you toward a life of freedom and authentic joy—without the constant weight of control.

This book is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or trapped by the demands of trying to control everything. It’s for those ready to embrace the unknown, trust themselves, and step into a life that’s truly aligned with their heart and purpose.

7 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 27, 2025

About the author

Francisco Duarte is a Portuguese science-fiction and fantasy author. During his decade-long career, he wrote the novella Dreams of Realities Forgotten, the RPG modules Sword in the Jungle Deep and Soul for the Ocean Dark, as well as dozens of short stories.

Born in the ancient Coimbra, Francisco took his degree in Anthropology at that very city, before moving on to apply his knowledge in the creation of his tales. Involved in the game industry from the very start of his career, he has written for several videogame and tabletop game settings, always finding the right angle to explore the worlds therein.

Currently, Francisco lives in Aveiro, Portugal, using his late-afternoon jogs as the source of inspiration for late-night writing sessions. He likes to craft thrilling combat scenes and visceral emotional moments, where the lives and the very souls of his characters hang in the balance.