Description
What It Is:
This is a worksheet designed to help individuals differentiate between things they can and cannot control. It presents a visual diagram with two sections: 'I CANNOT CONTROL' and 'I CAN CONTROL.' The 'I CANNOT CONTROL' section includes items like the circumstances I am dealt, the happiness of others, the beliefs and attitudes of others, predicting what will happen next, other people's actions and reactions, pandemics & disasters, illness & death, and the weather. The 'I CAN CONTROL' section includes items like my actions & reactions, my attitude, my self-care & boundaries, how I treat others, my use of knowledge & skill to help others, my work ethic & moral standing, and giving grace to others.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for upper elementary (grades 4-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12) students. The concepts are relatively simple to understand, but the application requires a degree of self-awareness and emotional maturity that develops with age. It could also be used for adults.
Why Use It:
This worksheet promotes self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress management. It helps individuals focus their energy on areas where they have agency and let go of things beyond their influence, fostering a sense of empowerment and reducing anxiety. It also encourages a proactive and responsible mindset.
How to Use It:
Students can use the worksheet as a reflective exercise. They can read each item and consider how it applies to their own lives. They can also brainstorm additional items to add to each category. The worksheet can be used individually, in small groups, or as part of a classroom discussion.
Target Users:
This worksheet is beneficial for students, adolescents, and adults who are working on developing emotional intelligence, managing stress, and improving their overall well-being. It can be used by school counselors, therapists, teachers, and individuals seeking self-improvement.
This is a worksheet designed to help individuals differentiate between things they can and cannot control. It presents a visual diagram with two sections: 'I CANNOT CONTROL' and 'I CAN CONTROL.' The 'I CANNOT CONTROL' section includes items like the circumstances I am dealt, the happiness of others, the beliefs and attitudes of others, predicting what will happen next, other people's actions and reactions, pandemics & disasters, illness & death, and the weather. The 'I CAN CONTROL' section includes items like my actions & reactions, my attitude, my self-care & boundaries, how I treat others, my use of knowledge & skill to help others, my work ethic & moral standing, and giving grace to others.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for upper elementary (grades 4-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12) students. The concepts are relatively simple to understand, but the application requires a degree of self-awareness and emotional maturity that develops with age. It could also be used for adults.
Why Use It:
This worksheet promotes self-awareness, emotional regulation, and stress management. It helps individuals focus their energy on areas where they have agency and let go of things beyond their influence, fostering a sense of empowerment and reducing anxiety. It also encourages a proactive and responsible mindset.
How to Use It:
Students can use the worksheet as a reflective exercise. They can read each item and consider how it applies to their own lives. They can also brainstorm additional items to add to each category. The worksheet can be used individually, in small groups, or as part of a classroom discussion.
Target Users:
This worksheet is beneficial for students, adolescents, and adults who are working on developing emotional intelligence, managing stress, and improving their overall well-being. It can be used by school counselors, therapists, teachers, and individuals seeking self-improvement.