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Proactive vs. Reactive

You're in Charge of You! (Habit 1)

Habit #1:

Be Proactive

Proactive (Water Bottle)

Reactive (Coke Bottle)

"I'm sorry."

"I can."

"I'm sure we can come to agreement."

"I can do better."

"Let's consider our options."

"I'm not going to let your bad mood rub off on me."

"It's your fault."

"That's not fair!"

"That's just the way I am."

"I can't."

"I don't care!"

"You ruined my day!"

Reactive Responses.....

Proactive Responses....

  • Make other people angry.
  • Get you in trouble.
  • Make a big mess to clean up.
  • You usually regret or want to take back.

  • Help you to get along with others.
  • Keep you out of trouble.
  • Make you (and others) proud.
  • Make others want to be around you.

Circle of No Control

The Cure is to be Proactive

Where are you on the scale

of proactive (10) to reactive (1)?

Victimitis Virus Symptoms

CIRCLE OF

CONTROL

  • "Everybody has it out for me!"
  • "The world owes me something!"
  • Blame others when things go wrong.
  • Make assumptions about other people before they know them.
  • Can be contagious!

  • Take responsibility for your choices.
  • Think before you act.
  • Bounce back after something bad happens.
  • Focus on the things you can control.

10

Proactive

1

Reactive

When is it easiest to be proactive?

When are you reactive?

In Your Groups

Next Time:

Habit 2:

Begin with the End in Mind!

Scenarios

Sort the statements in two groups (proactive and reactive).

Be ready to discuss why!

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