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<h3><span style="color:hsl(170,57%,31%);"><strong>Circles of Influence</strong></span></h3><p> </p><ul><li><span style="color:hsl(170,57%,31%);">Do you feel anxious when things don’t go as planned?</span></li><li><span style="color:hsl(170,57%,31%);">Do you prefer structured environments over unpredictability?</span></li><li><span style="color:hsl(170,57%,31%);">Are you uncomfortable delegating tasks or relying on others?</span></li></ul>
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<p><span style="color:hsl( 155, 45%, 37% );">Stephen Covey created a tool that helps us focus our resources on things we can control, rather than wasting time stressing about circumstances we can’t control. </span></p><p><span style="color:hsl( 155, 45%, 37% );">To better understand what we can control and what we can’t, and to determine what we can do about it, the best course of action would be to focus on the areas of life that we can directly influence. This way, we can make changes while maintaining our well-being.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:hsl(160,44%,37%);">The Circles of Influence concept, developed by Stephen Covey, can help you recognise which things you can influence and control, and which you can’t, even though they may impact on you. </span></p><p><span style="color:hsl(160,44%,37%);">Proactive people work on things they can do something about. The nature of their energy is positive, enlarging and magnifying. Reactive people focus on the weaknesses of other people, the problems in the environment, the circumstances over which they have no control. Their focus results in blaming and accusing attitudes, and increased feelings of victimisation. </span></p><p><span style="color:hsl(160,44%,37%);">Stephen Covey, 2004. </span></p><p> </p>
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<p><span style="color:hsl( 148, 41%, 36% );">Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence | Be Proactive | The 7 Habits | Stephen Covey</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:1em;color:hsl( 175, 47%, 37% );">1. Draw a large circle on a big piece of paper. This is the Circle of Concern.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:1em;color:hsl( 175, 47%, 37% );">2. Ask your team members to put sticky notes with their areas of concern in the circle. There will be numerous issues that they will be worried about or may influence how they feel.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:1em;color:hsl( 175, 47%, 37% );">3. After they are finished, draw the Circle of Control in the centre of the first circle. Discuss and move the sticky notes they can actively control into the centre of the Circle of Control.</span></p>
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<h3><span style="color:hsl(180,50%,34%);"><strong>The Activity - Circle of Influence</strong></span></h3>
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<p>Duration: 20-30 min</p><p>Group size: 1-5 persons in teams</p><p>Materials: Post-it notes and pen OR just pen and paper</p>
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<p><span style="color:hsl(162,49%,39%);font-size:1em;">4. Draw a third circle between the circles of Concern and Control. The Circle of Influence is seen here. Most people believe there aren’t many things they can consciously influence. They feel they have no control over the things they’ve put down, which causes them a great deal of tension and anxiety. Being controlless is scary.</span></p><p><span style="color:hsl(162,49%,39%);font-size:1em;">5. Encourage team members to consider how they might impact some factors outside their control. Could they influence them if they can’t control them? Please review every note in the Circle of Concern and work together to move it into the Circle of Influence. You’ll discover that some of the concerns can be addressed directly in the Circle of Control when you investigate them deeper and if you approach them differently.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#3A888A;"><strong>You can also use this activity to brainstorm ideas</strong>: Have teams brainstorm ideas and list them in the appropriate circle. For example, in Circle 1, you might list things like “my attitude,” “my behavior,” “my skills,” or “my work ethic.” In Circle 2, you might list things like “my colleagues,” “my boss,” “my team,” or “my stakeholders.” In Circle 3, you might list things like “the economy,” “government regulations,” “natural disasters,” or “other people’s opinions.”</span></p><p><span style="color:#3A888A;"><strong>Discuss each circle</strong>: After the brainstorming session, discuss each circle in turn. Ask the teams to reflect on the items listed in each circle and discuss their potential impact on the problem or situation. For example, in Circle 1, you might discuss how focusing on things like attitude and behavior can help you take control of the situation and achieve your goals. In Circle 2, you might discuss how building relationships and engaging with key stakeholders can help you influence the situation. In Circle 3, you might discuss how accepting that some things are outside of your control can help you reduce stress and focus on the things that you can control or influence.</span></p>
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The Circle of Influence’s Powerful Benefits
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<h3>Read more here:</h3>
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Positive Psychology: Circles of Influence
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Learningloop.io: Circles of Influence
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