Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence

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  • Circle of Concern:
    This is the broad realm of everything that concerns us. It includes things like global issues (climate change, political events), societal problems, and even personal worries (health, finances). 

    • Circle of Influence:
      • This is the smaller circle within the Circle of Concern. It represents the things we can directly influence or control through our actions, choices, and behaviors. This could include our own work, our relationships, our health habits, or how we respond to situations. 

      • Categorize the Following:

        1. Weather

        2. Your attitude

        3. Time spent on studies

        4. Teacher’s mood

        5. Your handwriting

        6. Classmate's behavior

        7. How you respond to criticism

        8. School holidays

        9. Your eating habits

        10. Exam timetable

        11. Your sleep routine

        12. Traffic on the way to school

        13. The news on TV

        14. Your effort in sports practice

        15. How neatly you keep your desk

        16. Your thoughts

        17. Your results after a test

        18. School rules

        19. How you speak to others

        20. Natural disasters









🌍 Circle of Concern

(Things you care about but cannot control directly)

Example AreaSpecific Example
WeatherIt might rain on the day of your school picnic
Other People’s BehaviorA classmate is always late to group work
School RulesNo mobile phones allowed in school
Global EventsRising prices of fuel, international conflicts
Health Issues (Others)A friend falls sick and can’t come to school
Family DecisionsParents decide to move to another city
News and MediaNegative news you hear on TV or social media
Past MistakesYou forgot your homework last week

💪 Circle of Influence

(Things you can control or improve through your actions)

Example AreaSpecific Example
Time ManagementHow much time you spend on homework or games
AttitudeChoosing to stay positive even when plans change
Study HabitsRevising daily instead of cramming before tests
Manners & KindnessSaying “please” and “thank you”
Effort in ClassAsking questions, taking notes, completing homework
OrganizationKeeping your bag and desk neat
Health ChoicesDrinking water, eating healthy, getting enough sleep
Screen TimeLimiting mobile use to focus on studies

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