Map your concerns, influences, and what you control. This practice helps you distinguish what deserves your energy and what doesn't—wisdom that's remained unchanged for 2,300 years.
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Circle of Control
Your thoughts, choices, values, and actions. 100% yours. This is where your power lies.
Circle of Influence
Things you can affect but not control. Your health habits, relationships, work quality. Act wisely here.
Circle of Concern
Events beyond your influence. Weather, economy, others' choices. Observe without attachment.
100 CE
HieroclesOikeiōsis - Circles of Concern
"We should try to draw the circles together towards the center."
135 CE
EpictetusDichotomy of Control
"Some things are within our power, while others are not."
180 CE
Marcus AureliusThe Inner Citadel
"You have power over your mind—not outside events."
1989
Stephen CoveyCircle of Influence
"Proactive people focus their efforts on their Circle of Influence."
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List 20-30 things you worry about or pursue. Map each into the circles.
Notice which circle consumes most mental energy. Are you focusing on Control?
Practice redirecting energy from Concern to Control. Track the shift.