{"id":49597,"date":"2021-09-20T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=49597"},"modified":"2021-09-27T12:38:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T16:38:08","slug":"zorro-circle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/zorro-circle\/","title":{"rendered":"The Zorro Circle Technique: What Is It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is the Zorro Circle technique? How can it help you regain control over your life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zorro Circle is the fifth happiness principle from <em>The Happiness Advantage<\/em>. This metaphor refers to the legend of Zorro, where a young swordsman achieved his heroic\u2014and ambitious\u2014dreams by separating them into small but manageable steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can apply the Zorro Circle technique to your own life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Apply the Zorro Circle Technique&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to succeed, you have to feel that you have some control over your fate\u2014but control can seem elusive when you\u2019re stressed and overwhelmed. Regain a feeling of control by tackling one small, manageable goal at a time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two lenses through which you can interpret your control:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>People who have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/internal-and-external-locus-of-control\/\">internal locus of control<\/a> believe that they can have a direct impact on their futures.<\/strong> When these people face a challenge or setback, they reflect on how they could have performed better, and then they improve for future situations.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>People who have an external locus of control blame events and circumstances on external forces<\/strong>, over which they have no control. This perspective leads to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/seligman-learned-helplessness\/\">learned helplessness<\/a> because if you don\u2019t feel that you have any control, then it doesn\u2019t matter what you do or don\u2019t do\u2014so, why bother? People with this view not only shirk the blame for failures, but they also deny credit for successes, which robs them of the feelings of confidence and commitment that come with achievement.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/an-internal-locus-of-control\/\">sense of control<\/a> is one of the biggest factors in both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/happiness-and-success\/\">happiness and success<\/a>. However, your sense of control can fly out the window when you feel overwhelmed. When you experience stress or fear, your emotional brain\u2014which is responsible for survival reflexes like the fight-or-flight response\u2014takes over. This emotional hijacking is problematic when the trigger is not life-threatening, but rather something more mundane, like a stressful project at work. <strong>Emotional hijacking impedes your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/methods-of-decision-making-crucial-conversations\/\">decision-making<\/a>, problem-solving, and communication skills, which makes it more difficult to tackle the task at hand and exacerbates stress and anxiety<\/strong>, creating a vicious cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where the zorro circle comes in\u2014and can help you achieve any goal you set your mind to. Essentially, this concept helps you to avoid being overwhelmed by splitting tasks into smaller steps. Here\u2019s how the zorro circle works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regain Control Using the Zorro Circle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the Zorro Circle technique\u2014breaking up ambitions into small but manageable steps\u2014in your own life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re on the verge or in the grip of an emotional hijacking, take an incremental approach to your problem. <strong>By tackling small, manageable goals, you not only make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/learn-by-making-mistakes\/\">incremental progress<\/a>, but you also gain confidence, knowledge, and resources along the way that help you continue your effort. <\/strong>For example, if you have a backlogged email inbox, start by responding only to new emails. Then, address emails from the day before, and then the day before that. Limit the time you allot to this project each day in order to break the large task into bite-sized chunks. This process helps to calm the emotional brain\u2019s panic and instead tap into your problem-solving abilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is to start small. Follow these steps:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Raise your self-awareness by acknowledging your emotions and articulating how you\u2019re feeling<\/strong>, either by talking with someone or journaling. Research shows that the act of putting your feelings into words actually tames the power of negative emotions.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Identify <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/control-what-you-can-control\/\">what you can control<\/a> and what you can\u2019t.<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve verbalized what is causing you stress, make a list on a piece of paper or a spreadsheet of the aspects that you can affect and those that are beyond your control. Let go of your concerns about the things you can\u2019t impact, and focus your energy on the areas you can control.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Look at the list of things you can control, and <strong>create one small goal that you can accomplish right away.<\/strong> This small achievement won\u2019t fix the whole problem, but it will give you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/a-sense-of-accomplishment\/\">a sense of accomplishment<\/a>, control, and motivation to continue.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Pick another small goal, and accomplish that.<\/strong> Repeat this process\u2014progressively taking on larger tasks\u2014until you\u2019ve resolved the issue.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Zorro Circle technique? How can it help you regain control over your life? The Zorro Circle is the fifth happiness principle from The Happiness Advantage. 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