Circle of Control

Yesterday, we took a break from reading a book. Kids were nervous about the upcoming exams so it seemed a perfect opportunity to do a group activity on Circle of Control. There are certain things that are within our control while certain things are not. But amidst heightened emotions, we don’t always clearly see this. 

Circle of control is a strategy to self-regulate and a powerful tool for kids to learn early on to focus on things that they can control or influence. It is also a first step to understanding that we may not always have control of our own feelings and emotions but we can take control of whether or not we let these feelings or emotions narrate our actions. 

Example: Circle of Control

Let’s have a look at the exercise we did as a group. The things that we can control are inside the circle while the things that we cannot control are outside the circle.

Activity: Circle of Control

Next time you are feeling uneasy about a situation you are in, try to list all the things that are not in your control and also the list of things that you can control. You can then focus on things that you can control.