Structured worksheets translate knowledge about locus of control into action. These exercises are adapted from evidence-based therapies used to treat locus of control.
The Thought Record Worksheet for Locus of Control
Based on CBT, this exercise helps identify and challenge the automatic thoughts driving locus of control:
- Situation: What triggered my locus of control?
- Automatic thought: What did I immediately think?
- Emotion: What did I feel, and how intense (0-10)?
- Evidence for/against: Is this thought accurate?
- Balanced thought: What's a more realistic perspective?
- Result: How do I feel now (0-10)?
The Locus of Control Trigger Tracker
Track your locus of control patterns for one week:
| Date | Trigger | Intensity (1-10) | My Response | What Helped? | |------|---------|-----------------|-------------|--------------|
The Values Clarification Exercise
When locus of control is overwhelming, reconnecting with values provides direction:
Write: 'What matters most to me, even when locus of control is present?'
How to Use These Worksheets
Work through one exercise at a time. Bring completed worksheets to therapy sessions to accelerate progress.