Circle of Control Coloring Page
Mindful Art • Emotional Regulation
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CIRCLE OF CONTROL
Color the inner circle to claim your power • Color the outer ring to release what you cannot change
OUTSIDE MY CONTROL ( I PRACTICE LETTING GO ) Past Events & What Already Happened Other People's Opinions & Judgments The Weather & Traffic / Delays How Others Feel & React The Future & Unforeseen Changes Whether Others Follow Rules or Agree INSIDE MY CONTROL MY POWER • MY FOCUS ★ My Words & My Tone ★ My Effort & Work Ethic ★ My Boundaries & Choices ★ How I Respond When Upset ★ My Deep Breaths & Kindness
Mindful Mantra • Color & Read Aloud “I release what I cannot force • I cherish what I can create”
1. Warm Colors (Center) Fill the core with vibrant reds, oranges, yellows for energy & courage.
2. Cool Colors (Outer) Use peaceful blues, purples, greens for letting go & calm acceptance.
3. My Intention Today One thing I will release: ____________________
Radical Acceptance Coloring Page
Mindful Acceptance • DBT Wellness Guide
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RADICAL ACCEPTANCE
Accepting reality as it is • Dropping the fight against what cannot be changed • Choosing inner peace
PRESENT MOMENT It is what it is Right here, right now PAIN + RESISTANCE = SUFFERING • PAIN + ACCEPTANCE = PEACE 1 SEE REALITY Without denying the facts 2 DROP ROPE Stop tug-of-war 3 NO BLAME Release bitterness 4 MOVE FORWARD Act with clarity & grace “ACCEPTANCE IS NOT APPROVAL • IT IS FREEDOM FROM RESISTANCE” “YOU CANNOT STOP THE WAVES, BUT YOU CAN LEARN TO SURF” — JON KABAT-ZINN
Notice Without Fighting
What is a hard truth or situation right now? Name it neutrally without adding “why is this happening to me”.
Take 3 Cleansing Breaths
Inhale acceptance of the current moment; exhale anger and tension. Soften your jaw and shoulders.
My Acceptance Mantra
“I accept this moment as it is, so I have the calm strength to choose my next step.”