心理学｜停止焦虑！三招教你分清“能管”和“管不了”的事

Core Insights - The article emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between what can be controlled, influenced, and merely observed in life to reduce anxiety [1][2][3] Group 1: Control Circle Theory - The Control Circle Theory categorizes life events into three areas: the Control Circle (things fully controllable), the Influence Circle (things that can be influenced but not directly controlled), and the Attention Circle (things that are beyond personal control) [2][3] - The article suggests focusing 80% of energy on the Control Circle, making efforts in the Influence Circle, and treating the Attention Circle as distant scenery that does not warrant excessive concern [2][3] Group 2: Managing Anxiety - Anxiety often stems from worrying about uncontrollable factors, leading to a cycle of negative thoughts [3][4] - The article proposes three steps to apply the Control Circle Theory: assess whether a situation is controllable, expand the Influence Circle through proactive communication, and maintain a "non-anxiety journal" to clarify concerns and actionable steps [4][5]