This worksheet is designed to help you understand the difference between things you have power over and things you do not. This is a helpful tool for managing stress and focusing your energy on what matters most.
Here are some ideas you can write in each section of the circle:
Things I Can Control (Write these inside the circle):
* How hard I study for a test.
* When I go to bed at night.
* What clothes I choose to wear.
* How much water I drink.
* Being polite to my siblings or friends.
* Asking for help when I am stuck.
* Cleaning up my room.
Things I Can't Control (Write these outside the circle):
* The weather (rain, snow, or sunshine).
* What other people think about me.
* Traffic jams on the way to school.
* Mistakes I made in the past.
* Whether it rains on the day of a picnic.
* How fast other people run in a race.
* Rules set by the government or school board.
Final Answer:
To complete the task, fill in the
inner circle with actions and choices that belong to you (like your effort, attitude, and words) and the
outer area with external events or other people's actions (like the weather, traffic, or others' opinions).
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