Circle of Control

Think about what you can and can't control so that you can learn to focus on what's within...

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Use the circle of control (also known as the 3 spheres of influence) to think about what you can and can't control so that you can learn to focus on what's within your control.

The process in detail

3 steps
  1. 1

    Things inside our control vs things outside our control

  2. 2

    The Things You Can Control

  3. 3

    Self-reflection

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1. Things inside our control vs things outside our control

Use the circle of control (also known as the 3 spheres of influence) to think about what you can and can't control so that you can learn to focus on what's within your control. Know that you are doing everything you can and be at peace with that.

•I can control (control room): Things that we directly have the power to control or change.
•Influence: Things that we can influence or change
•Ourside my control: Things that we have little or no power to influence but impact us or are concerning.

Always focus on what's within your control. Build habits and practice committing to change the things you can control, and influence what you can on a small scale. Avoid focusing on external factors beyond your control.

Remember, shifting your mindset to focus on what you can control is a learned habit. This habit involves looking at circumstances or challenges, exploring what you can control, letting go of the rest, and defining and growing as a person. You are what you practice, so the more you practice this mindset shift, the more natural it will become. This will give you peace of mind, help you grow, and reduce frustration.

2. The Things You Can Control
•How you respond to challenges
•How/Who/When you ask for help or Saying what you need
•Saying/Taking a break
•How you act
•How much effort you put forth
•Getting enough sleep
•Taking responsibilities ( including mistakes )
•Owning your mistakes
•What you focus on in this very little moment
•The kind of attitude you have
•Wether you help other or not
•How you take care of yourself
•To who you give your time and energy
•Recognizing who is not a good influence
•How you respond to other's behaviours
•How you let other people affect you (opinions, ideas, etc)
•What limits and boundaries you set
•How you speak and treat others
•When you listen to others
•How honest you are
•When you practice gratitude
•What coping strategies you use
•How you use mistakes and current situations to grow and as an opportunity for learning
•Wether or not you keep your words
•The habits you build
•How much time you give to negative thoughts and how you learn from it
•What decisions and priorities you make (your choices)
3. Self-reflection
1.What are you worried about? (This could be a person, event, decision, etc.)
2.What actions can you take for those items that are within your influence?
3.Where does each worry sit? In concern, influence, or control? Write it inside the sphere using a sticky note.
4.Can you move any items from concern to control?
New Board
  • CONCERN Outside your control
  • Markets
  • INFLUENCE
  • The future
  • Economy
  • CONTROL
  • My self-care
  • News
  • My words
  • The past
  • My actions (choices)
  • My thoughts
  • My efforts & dedication
  • My habits
  • My reactions
  • My boundaries
  • My decisions
  • Circumstances
  • My values
  • My priorities (How I manage and how I spend time)
  • Family
  • statistics and facts
  • Interest rates
  • Other people's choices
  • Other people's opinion
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Last edited Aug 1, 2024·3 steps