Are you focusing on what truly matters?
Circle of Influence model can help you refocus:
It can transform the way you tackle problems and live your life.
Here’s how it works:
1. Circle of CONTROL → What can I control?
These are the factors you personally have full control over.
Examples: Your mindset, actions, skills, behaviors, and mistakes.
Response: Focus most of your time and energy here. It minimizes overwhelm and boosts your confidence.
2. Circle of INFLUENCE → What can I influence?
These involve other people or situations where your input matters, but you don’t have full control.
Examples: Relationships, job roles, commitments, and projects.
Response: Prioritize what you can influence the most and let go of what you can’t fully change.
3. Circle of CONCERN → What must I accept?
These are factors completely outside your control. They may affect you, but you can’t change them.
Examples: The weather, the economy, legislation, or global events.
Response: Accept them. Let go. Focus on what you can control or influence instead.
Why it’s powerful:
Everyone’s circles look different.
A politician’s “economy” is in their Circle of Influence, while it’s in the Circle of Concern for most people.
Categorizing your worries into these circles helps you focus on areas where you can actually make a difference.
How to apply it:
1. List all the issues or worries on your mind.
2. Sort them into Control, Influence, and Concern.
3. Act, influence, or accept based on the category.
The result?
More clarity, more control, and less wasted energy.
Kenrick Vaz 