Proactive
What does it mean to be proactive?
Taking responsibility for your life and making choices based on values.
What is a reactive choice?
A decision made based on impulse without considering the consequences
Describe a proactive choice you could make if your friend was talking badly about you.
Talk to her and calmly share how you feel.
What might a reactive person do if they feel betrayed by a friend?
They might confront the friend angrily or spread rumors about them.
What does "victimitis" mean?
A mindset where a person believes that the world owes them something and that everyone is against them.
How do reactive people typically respond to challenges?
They often react based on emotions and blame others instead of taking responsibility.
Name one of the four strategies you can use to "press pause" before reacting.
Self-awareness, Conscience, Imagination, or Willpower.
What is the difference between proactive and reactive people?
Proactive people take responsibility and think before they act, while reactive people act impulsively and blame others.
How can having a "can do" attitude affect your future?
It encourages taking initiative and finding solutions rather than waiting for things to happen.
Describe a situation where you might struggle with being proactive.
A time when feeling overwhelmed by circumstances might lead to blaming others instead of taking responsibility for your actions.