Course 3: PL 102 - The Problem is the Path (Discussion 1)

@GlenM

1. Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.

3 things in my circle of concern: 1. Getting into Medical School 2. My health 3. Finances

3 things in my circle of influence: 1. Regularly budgeting where I can 2. Researching ways to get to my career goals if one does not work out 3. Self-care and going to the doctor as needed

I can reframe my anxieties and worries. We often catastrophize worries and concerns which makes it seem like a problem we cannot tackle. Instead of thinking this way, I can get rid of these thought distortions by focusing on what I can do meanwhile, even if they are small steps because this is what will make my circle of influence better and help me to be more relaxed and confident!

2. Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?

Instead of criticizing the president or feeling sorry for himself, this executive took action within the company, and identified ways he could be of help and compensate for the president's weaknesses. He was being proactive because he was doing what he was capable of doing to make an influence in the company, which along the way led to more trust, success, and collaboration within the company (bigger circle of influence). In the end, his response to the circumstances was to make a change instead of judging the situation that was helpless or uncontrollable.

Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.

1. Managing Finances 2. Health 3. Family members

1. I am quite irresponsible when it comes to my health. Either it's self care or just my basic needs. Which has caused me a lot of issues in the long run with myself. I want to really change that.

2. Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?

He did take the situation I'm account. But was quite irrelevant in his feelings. Yet, he empathized with people regardless.

@GlenM

1.) Circle of concern: My family, especially my daughter. My health, my sobriety.

Circle of Influence: My mental health, my finances, my physical health

In the circle of influence: I am in control of my budget, my mental health, and my physical health

2.) The executive displayed great leadership skills as he reviews the circle of influence and also acknowledges the difficulties.

@GlenM

1. Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence.

My circle of concern ­– my health, my family, and my job/studies.

Circle of influence ­­­– To make sure I make myself better with my mental health before I can help others with their own problems. Try not to involve myself in family drama to let them sort it out between themselves. To try not to stress myself too much with work and my studies, to make sure to have my own time too.

Remind myself – To be nice to myself, to look after myself, to make sure I am happy.

2. Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? What did they do that would be considered proactive as opposed to reactive?

As we go through our lives, we have two circles, the first is the circle of concern (these are things that we care about which can affect us) and our second is the circle of influence (these are things that we can control), when we are reactive, we focus on the outer circle. They spend time on things that we can not do anything about, this results in the circle of influence shrinking.

Those who are proactive will focus on their inner circle of influence where their efforts make a positive difference on relationships and results, there circle of influence grows.

@GlenM

I) Circle of concern

1. My Health 2. My future 3. Pollution

Circle of influence

1. Exercising and Meditating 2. Try and learn what works for me 3. Planting

I can constantly tell myself to focus on what I can control than what I can't.

II) The executive tried to solve the problem instead of complaining. By being proactive, he increased his circle of influence.

@GlenM

3 things in my circle of concern: the environment, my familial relationships, my future/grades

3 things in my circle of influence: my social advocacy work + community initiatives, my own behaviour in my familial relationships, and my work ethic and habits

One thing I can do to remind myself about my circle of influence: taking things one at a time

The individual in the video was proactive as opposed to reactive because instead of complaining unproductively, he focused on making himself better and doing what he could to help in the situation by reading through it.

Hello there!:)

To my circle of concern belong:

1)My family and boyfriend

2)My academical growth and education

3)Health

In my circle of influence are:

1)Spending more meaningful and mindful time with them

2)Grow my passion and drive

3)Eat more whole foods

My reminder: Half a rainbow is better than none.

Sending strenght and energy!

Lots of love,

🌸Hana🌸

1. Watch the following video and identify 3 things in your circle of concern, 3 things in your circle of influence, and 1 thing you can do to remind yourself to focus on your circle of influence. Concern- house, kids, and future. Influence- school, a sense of well-being, and close friends

Always prioritize the inner circle. Ignore what is on the outside.

Next, watch the following video and highlight what stands out to you about this executive? His circle widened because of his concentration on the inner circle. What did they do that would be considered initiative-taking as opposed to reactive? He was loyal to those not present. Got leverage.

Bonus-Check out chapter 8 of the book 7 Cups for the Searching Soul (more in the next discussion) for a deeper dive into learning more about accepting what we cannot control. An antidote to endless cravings is gratitude. I loved the cups steps.

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@GlenM

1. 3 things in my circle of concern are: my family, my boyfriend, and my animals ! :)

3 things in my circle of influence are: to take care of my family and remember to talk to them, ask them how they are, etc. i'll also make sure to be kind and compassionate to my boyfriend in order to keep our relationship healthy and stable ! and i will of course feed my animals, clean up after them, and give them lots of love :) <3

1 thing i can do to remind myself to focus on my circle of influence: write these things down, put them on my phone somewhere, and remind myself to do them everyday through these methods !

2. the person made sure their circle of influence was balanced ! not doing so much of one thing but doing more of another can create instability and can prevent you from taking care of your circle of concern. however, if you balance everything like the person in the video did, that is proactive ! <3

@GlenM

My Circle of Concern - 1 Health for me

2. finances for me

3,my career

Three things in my circle of influence :

my extra hobbies

social media

intrusive thoughts

Despite circumstances he was putting the best efforts and solving problem himself which compensated other weakness