Circle of Concern

The Circle of Concern are those things we have no control over.

The Circle of Concern is filled with the have’s:

  • “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.”
Source: Covey, Stephen R. (1989, 2004). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Free Press, p. 89.

Habit 1: Be Proactive