Circle of Control and Coping Skills

The video introduces the Circle of Control, a tool to manage stress by focusing on what you can control and letting go of what you cannot. It provides examples of controllable and uncontrollable aspects of life and offers strategies like acceptance, letting go, and coping skills to handle stress. The video concludes with advice on building inner strength to face life's challenges.

What is the primary purpose of the Circle of Control?

• To control other people's actions

• To manage stressful situations and anxiety

• To predict the future

• To change the weather

Where should you write things you cannot control when creating a Circle of Control?

• In the middle of the circle

• On the outside of the circle

• On a separate piece of paper

• In a notebook

Which of the following is an example of something you can control?

• World problems

• How you treat others

• The weather

• Other people's feelings

What should you do if you cannot control a situation?

• Dwell on it

• Try to fix it

• Focus on what you can control

• Worry about it

What is the first strategy to manage stress mentioned in the video?

• Acceptance

• Letting Go

• Problem Solving

• Using Coping Skills

How can you visualize letting go of things you cannot control?

• Putting them in a balloon and letting it float away

• Ignoring them

• Talking about them

• Writing them down

What can coping skills help you manage?

• Other people's actions

• Your thoughts and emotions

• The weather

• World problems

What should you do if you have trouble with problem solving?

• Give up

• Ignore the problem

• Ask for help from a caring adult

• Try to control everything

What analogy is used to explain focusing on controllable aspects?

• Changing the world

• Scolding the wind and rain

• Building a roof and windows on your home

• Ignoring the weather

What is the final advice given in the video?

• Control everything around you

• Worry about uncontrollable things

• Focus on what you can control and seek help when needed

• Ignore all problems