1. Proactive and Reactive By Sierra Scott and Kelsey Clemons by by
Habit 1
Proactive and Reactive
By Sierra Scott and Kelsey Clemons by by

2. Proactive people Are not easily offended
Take responsibility for their choices
Think before they act
Bounce back when something negative happens
Always find a way to make it happen
Focus on things they can do, and don’t worry about things they can’t

3. Reactive people Are Easily offended Blame others
Get angry and say things that they later regret
Whine and complain
Wait for things to happen to them
Change only when they have to

4. Proactive and reactive language
I’ll try
That’s just the way I am
There’s nothing I can do
I have to
I can’t
You’re ruining my day
I’ll do it
I can do better than that
Let’s look at all our options
I choose to
There’s gotta be a way
I’m not going to let your bad rub off on me

5. Can and can’t do people Take action to make it happen
Can do people
No can do people
Take action to make it happen
Think about solutions and options
Act
Wait for something to happen to them
Think about problems and barriers
Are acted upon

6. Human tool box
Self- awareness : I can stand apart from myself and observe my thoughts and actions
Conscience : I can listen to my inner voice to know right from wrong
Imagination : I can envision new possibilities.
Willpower : I have power to choose.

7. Baby steps Try these baby steps to help you be more proactive:
1) Listen carefully to your words today. Count how many times you use reactive language, such as “You make me…” “ I have to…” “why can’t they…” “I can’t …”
2) Write your self a post-it note:”I will not let _______ decide how I am going to feel.” Place it in your locker, on your mirror, or in your planner and refer to it often.
3) The next time you receive a grade that you think is unfair, don't blow it off or cry about it; make an appointment with your teacher to discuss it and then see what you can learn.

8. Conclusion
So what we’re trying to say is that proactive people excel in life because of their good choices and behavior, but reactive people are inefficient with their choices and behavior because they lack responsibility.
Which person are YOU?