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Circle of Control vs Circle of No Control

People who are Proactive focus on things they can control. They do not waste their energy trying to change

things out of their control. People who focus on things out of their control, often stay stressed and aggravated because they cannot change those

circumstances. Focus your attention on things you can control.

Read Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Discuss how Alexander focus his attention on things outside of his Circle of Control and

how it effects his attitude and outlook on

life.

Proactive vs Reactive

Think before you act. You are calm, cool, and in control.

Respond to situations when they happen. You explode under pressure.

Journal EntrySometimes things happen in our life that shakes us up. We might say or do something that is not kind.

Has this ever happened to you before? How did you feel after the situation occurred? Was this a good way to release your feelings? What could you have done differently?

Watch the following video and think about how the character focuses on Being Proactive.

http://youtu.be/2MGMvEnoD6U

Carry Your Own Weather

Journal Entry

What do you think it means to “carry your own weather.” How can you always have sunshine in your life, regardless of what happens? How would your life be different, if you had peace with the circumstances no matter what happens?

Be Proactive means……..1.Your are a responsible person.2.You are in charge of you.3.You do not blame others for your wrong

actions.4.You choose your attitudes, actions, and

moods.

Listen to the song in this video about what Being Proactive means.

http://youtu.be/Y8aEoK_jMuE