The Circle of Concern are those things we have no control over.
The Circle of Concern is filled with the have’s:
Source: Covey, Stephen R. (1989, 2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Free Press, p. 89.
- “I’ll be happy when I have my house paid off.”
- “If only I had a boss who wasn’t such a dictator.”
- “If only I had a more patient husband.”
- “If I had more obedient kids.”
- “If I had my degree.”
- “If I could just have more time to myself.”