Circle of Control
Circle of Concern
In life, I can control...
What is...Me, Myself, and I.
My thoughts, My words, My actions and behaviors, My reactions (that's big), My decisions and choices, My attitude/My mindset, My mood, and My work ethic.
What is coping?
What is....
To adjust to or tolerate negative events or realities while trying to stay positive and emotionally balanced.
What does it mean to be safe?
What is...
The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.
such protections include...safety from...violence, bullying, or harassment.
Personal responsibility means...
What is...
Having the strength to take FULL responsibility for your actions, decisions, thoughts and more.
What does it mean to have a friendship?
What is...
1. A relationship between friends (Keyword)
2. A state of mutual trust and support between two or more parties.
Circle of Influence...
Things I influence in my community...
What is...
My commitments, Where I work, Who I vote for, my interpersonal relationships (whether people like me or not). Other people's actions and thoughts. My grades. My future.
What are coping skills?
What is...
Something that helps you tolerate, minimize, or deal with stressful situations in your life.
Who job is it to keep the environment safe?
What is...
It is everyone's job to make sure that they protect their environment and are practicing safety.
How can you show personal responsibility in class?
What is...
Being open minded (understand you don't have to 'like' the person to work with them)
Being kind with your words and showing empathy and compassion to all human beings.
Respecting others space and personal belongings.
Friendship requires certain skills, such as...
What is...
1. The ability to agree...
2. Having effective communication skills (where you are sharing and listening),
3. Showing Kindness (some of you are not kind to your friends).
4. Being Grounded mentally: The ability to understand their point of view even if you disagree.
5. Respecting Boundaries
Circle of Concern or the Circle of 'no control'...
In life, things I cannot control are...
What is...
Where I was born, other people's comments on social media, other people's behaviors, World Peace, Death, traffic, or rules etc.
Are coping skills the same as self-care?
What is...
Coping skills go hand in hand with self-care, and although there are similarities in how they look, they are not exactly the same.
Coping skills are only as useful as they are understandable and applicable.
How can you practice safety in class?
What is...
Respect people with your words, with your actions, and with your thoughts.
Taking personal responsibility is a form of having better control over your life. True or False?
What is...
True :)
Character traits of a true friend are...
What is...
Someone who is trustworthy, supportive, loyal, accepting, patient, a good listener, and emotionally available.
Bonus:
How does safety show up in your 5 senses?
What is...
How does it feel? How does is sound? How does it look?
Taking personal responsibility is understanding that the positive decisions and actions made today will lead to the future you want. True or False?
What is...
True :)
How do you know when someone is a good friend?
What is...
You feel comfortable around them to be yourself, and you can trust them.
Bonus:
Other ways to show personal responsibility are...
What is...
1. to make the right choice when faced with a challenge.
2. becoming the cause, rather than the effect,
3. being in control of creating your own happiness
Bonus:
Does everyone have the ability to be a good friend?
What is...
Not everyone automatically has the qualities of being a 'good friend'.
It comes with practice. You have to build the friendship muscle.