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Locus of Control Worksheet

People with an internal locus of control, who feel they control their own destiny rather than external forces determining their fate, tend to be happier and less stressed. While locus of control is often external, it is possible to shift to a more internal locus of control. This worksheet provides ways to rephrase common phrases associated with external locus of control to instead emphasize personal choice and control.

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Locus of Control Worksheet

People with an internal locus of control, who feel they control their own destiny rather than external forces determining their fate, tend to be happier and less stressed. While locus of control is often external, it is possible to shift to a more internal locus of control. This worksheet provides ways to rephrase common phrases associated with external locus of control to instead emphasize personal choice and control.

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Locus of Control

People with an internal locus of control – i.e., people who feel that they control their own des7ny,
rather than their fate being largely determined by external forces – tend to be happier, less
depressed, and less stressed than those with an external locus of control.1

It is possible for anyone to shi> from a more external locus of control to a more internal locus.
This worksheet is designed to assist in this process.



When you find yourself saying: Try rephrasing:

I can’t… I choose. I am in control…

There is nothing I can do. Let's look at the alterna7ves…

I have no op7ons. I may not like my op7ons, but I will…

He makes me so angry… I can control my feelings and reac7ons…

I must… I prefer…

That's just the way I am. I can choose a different approach…

They won't allow that… I can make an effec7ve presenta7on…

I have to… I will choose an appropriate response…

If only… I will…

1
Krause, N. and S. Stryker. ”Stress and well-being: the buffering role of locus of control beliefs.” Soc. Sci.
Med. 1984;18(9):783-90.

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With respect to a point of stress, or just life in general…

I can control the following: I cannot control the following:

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How can I maintain, reinforce, or strengthen How can I deal with, accept, or embrace
what I can control? what I cannot control?

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