Zero in on your “Sphere of Control.”
That means focusing on things you actually have control over, like:
- Your actions
- Your mindset
- Your effort
… And letting go of everything else.
Here’s a graphic that shows how this sphere works:
When you focus on the things you control, you move FORWARD toward your goals.
A few health and fitness examples of your sphere of control:
- Your workouts
- The quality of the food you eat
- Your performance and consistency
Plus, your efforts in your “things you can control” circle carry a bonus. They can power the “things you can influence” by helping you make gains there, too.
Some health/fitness-related examples in your sphere of influence:
- Setting up your bedroom so it’s cool, dark, and quiet, to help you get a great night of sleep
- Being consistent with your workouts and nutrition, to lose weight or get into shape
- Keeping an up-to-date calendar (including time for workouts and self-care), to stop your schedule from getting out of control
There are also things you can’t control or influence, no matter how hard you try! To name a few: the weather, the passing of time, and your genetics.
It’s much better to work WITH those things than drive yourself nuts trying to control them.
I do a quick scan of my “sphere of control” every few months. It helps me streamline my thinking so I can focus on the things that I can do to move me forward, faster.
What does it mean for you? What are your top 2-3 actions to put on “repeat” for the rest of the year?
Let’s do this! 🙂
Make it an amazing day,
Lyonel Lumarque
www.GetLyonStrong.com
