Circle of Control

What are some examples of external factors that can influence your life?

• Breakfast choices

• Some examples of external factors that can influence your life are: economic conditions, weather, political environment, social environment, technological advancements, and global events.

• Favorite color

• Dreams and aspirations

Why is it important to take personal responsibility for your actions and decisions?

• To avoid facing the outcomes of your actions

• To blame others for the consequences

• To shift responsibility to someone else

• To be accountable for the consequences and to learn from mistakes.

Explain the decision-making process when faced with a difficult situation.

• Gathering information, considering options, weighing the pros and cons, and making a choice based on the best possible outcome.

• Choosing the first option that comes to mind without considering alternatives

• Flipping a coin and going with whatever it lands on

• Asking a friend to make the decision for you

How can acceptance of limitations help in focusing on what can be controlled?

• By ignoring what is beyond our control and focusing on it

• By pretending that limitations don't exist

• By blaming others for our limitations

• By recognizing what is beyond our control, we can redirect our energy and attention to what we can influence and change.

What are some strategies for focusing on what can be controlled?

• Worrying about things outside of your control

• Ignoring all responsibilities

• Setting realistic goals, prioritizing tasks, practicing mindfulness, and letting go of things beyond your control

• Avoiding setting any goals

How can external factors impact your ability to make decisions?

• External factors have no impact on decision-making

• Only internal factors can influence decision-making

• Decision-making is not affected by external factors

• External factors can influence decision-making

What are the benefits of taking personal responsibility for your actions?

• Personal growth, improved relationships, and increased self-esteem

• No impact on personal growth, damaged relationships, and decreased self-esteem

• Decreased self-esteem, strained relationships, and personal stagnation

• Limited personal growth, strained relationships, and decreased self-worth

Describe a situation where you had to accept your limitations and focus on what you could control.

• I never had to accept my limitations because I always succeed at everything I do.

• I accepted my limitations by giving up on my goals and not trying to overcome any obstacles.

• I accepted my limitations by blaming others for my failures and not taking responsibility for my actions.

• I had to accept my limitations when I was unable to meet a tight deadline at work due to unforeseen circumstances. Instead of stressing about it, I focused on what I could control by communicating with my team and reorganizing my tasks to meet the new deadline.

How can focusing on what can be controlled improve your overall well-being?

• By increasing stress and anxiety, leading to worsened mental and emotional well-being.

• By reducing stress and anxiety, leading to improved mental and emotional well-being.

• By ignoring all problems and challenges, leading to a false sense of well-being.

• By focusing on what cannot be controlled, leading to improved mental and emotional well-being.

What are some ways to develop a mindset that focuses on what can be controlled?

• Practicing mindfulness, setting realistic goals, and reframing negative thoughts

• Blaming others for everything

• Ignoring responsibilities

• Watching TV all day