Internal locus of control is the extent to which someone
believes events in their lives happen as a result of their own actions. For
example, if I randomly start to gain weight it is directly because I am not taking
care of my body which is a direct result of my weight gain. I believe internal
locus of control can be true, however some events happen that we do not have
control over. Of course, people’s actions have an affect on what happens in
their life, but a person cannot control everything that happens to them.
Psychologist say that if a person has an internal locus of control mindset then
they are more likely to take responsibility for their actions.
Also,
people with an internal locus of control mindset are more likely to have a
higher sense of self-efficacy. It is often thought that this mindset causes
people to work harder because they believe they have control of their own
actions. I believe I am somewhat in between an internal locus of control and an
external. I try my best to take responsibility for my actions, however there
are certain circumstances where I feel I have no control over the situation. For
example, when my grandfather passed away I was faced with an overwhelming feeling
of grief and sadness. Even though I could not control his passing, I did have control
over how I let it affect my life. Overall, I believe having an internal locus
of control mindset is beneficial to a person’s life.
