Have you got a clear mental picture of your circle of influence? Or do you just as often address issues that are out of your control? By learning to distinguish between your circle of influence and circle of concern you will prevent entering into conflicts that don’t serve your interests.  

Think about a challenge you face at work or in your personal life. In the circles below, write things about your challenge that fall within your Circle of Influence and your Circle of Concern.

Current Challenge:_________________________________________________________

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