Even if you have provocation-proof self-control, you can’t be in control of everything but, fortunately, a lot depends on you. Find out what you can manage and start taking control of it to become a better person. – Antonio Grasso
This activity worked really well with Jen and Sheenagh, both of whom have been with Special Olympics for many years. Jen does 5 sports and Sheenagh is involved with swimming and gives presentations. They continue to have a difficult time with another athlete’s lack of boundaries. With discussion and written responses, they understood the Model and had a good time with the diagram.
ACTIVITY
Use each of the headings and give examples that relate to you.
OUT OF CONTROL:
- The past
- The future
- The actions of others
- The opinions of others
- What happens around me
- What other people think of me
- The outcome of my efforts
- How others take care of themselves
IN MY CONTROL:
- My boundaries
- My thoughts and actions
- The goals I set
- What I give my energy to
- How I speak to myself
- How I handle challenges
Image used with permission of A. Grasso.