At Precision One Health & Fitness, we know that training isn’t just lifting weights or getting in your cardio. Real progress is built from consistent habits, a strong mindset, and—often overlooked—the people you surround yourself with.

That’s where the Circles of Concern, Influence, and Control come in. This simple framework helps you focus your energy where it makes the biggest difference.

The Three Circles:

Circle of Concern:

This includes everything you care about but can’t directly control—like the weather, traffic, other people’s opinions, or global events. Worrying about these drains energy but rarely moves you forward.

Circle of Influence:

Here sit the things you can affect indirectly: the habits you build and the people you spend time with. Over time, this circle can expand or shrink depending on where you focus.

Circle of Control:

This is your power zone—the daily choices you do control. Examples include showing up to the gym, prepping your meals, or committing to sleep and recovery. These actions create immediate progress and build long-term results.

💪 Why This Matters in Fitness

Many people stall in their progress not because they lack ability, but because their circle of influence pulls them off course.

• A coworker pressures you to ditch the gym to meet up after work.
• Family members question why you’re eating differently.
• Friends roll their eyes when you skip the booze at the get together.

Sometimes these reactions are unintentional and sometimes they’re rooted in discomfort—your healthy habits might remind others of what they aren’t doing themselves. Either way, it’s vital to protect your focus.

✅ 3 Strategies to Strengthen Your Circles

1. Consider who you spend time with

Ask yourself: Are the people around me helping or holding me back?

Your time is important and you can choose to limit energy and time spent with people whose habits clash with yours. Equally, you can always find supportive people—training partners, other gym members, coaches or like-minded friends.

2. Have open conversations

Many people don’t realise how their words or actions affect you. Try sharing your goals and asking for their support.Often, understanding your why is enough to change how others interact with you.

 “I’m doing this to feel stronger and healthier, it’s not about anyone else.”

3. Focus on what you can control

You’re at the wheel! Your Circle of Control can concentrate on:

• Training consistently.
• Making balanced nutrition choices.
• Prioritising sleep and recovery.
• Bringing a positive mindset to every session.
• Small, consistent actions in your circle of control will lead to big results