Have you ever found yourself spiraling in worry about something you wish you could change—but can’t? Maybe it’s someone else’s behaviour. Or a decision that’s already been made. Or the general feeling that life is moving faster than you can catch up. When we’re overwhelmed, our minds tend to scatter—trying to control everything, reacting instead of responding. That’s where one of my favourite tools comes in: the Circles of Control. Here’s how it works. Draw three circles—like a target. In the centre: What I Can Control Think: your actions, attitude, mindset, and where you put your energy. Middle ring: What I Can Influence This might include your routines, relationships, how you communicate, or boundaries you set. Outer ring: What’s Outside My Control The past. Other people’s opinions. World events. The economy. Your child’s teenage mood on a Monday morning (let’s be real). Now pick a current challenge or stressor in your life, and map it out. What sits in each circle? What are you carr