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What Can I Control?

Circle of Control Worksheet

 

1. What’s worrying me right now?

List the thoughts, stressors, or concerns currently on your mind:

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2. Categorise each one below:

Worry / Concern Can I control it? Can I influence it? Is it outside my control?
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3. Refocus: What is within my control?
☐ My attitude and effort
☐ How I speak to myself
☐ My actions today
☐ Whether I say yes or no to something
☐ The support I reach out for
☐ How I care for and look after myself
☐ Other: _______________________

4. One small step I will take today to help improve my mood:

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This worksheet is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy principles. It can help reduce overwhelm by focusing your energy on what you can actually control, influence, or let go of.

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