In the circle titled “Control” put all the things, you are concerned or passionate about over which you have total control.
Next place the subjects which you are concerned about throughout your day is each appropriate circle. To start, draw three circles on a piece of paper and label them as Control, Influence, and Concerns. This leads to a happier more productive life. Once you have completed the work of delineating the three areas which include the things you can control, those things which you can influence, and those things which you have no influence over, then you can choose to focus your energy and attention on the appropriate information as they come to your awareness. The three circles of influence are a great tool for use in this sifting and sorting process. Your concerns can draw an enormous amount of energy from your resources, so it is important to sort out the details to better focus your attention and energy where it can be useful and have the most impact on your life. What are the 3 circles of influence? The three circles of influence were brought to light in mainstream coaching by Stephen Covey in his The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and it is a highly effective method of helping sort out the concerns one has in a client’s life. As coaches, we are often charged with helping individuals carve out better paths to travel along their life’s journey.